The Mid-South District is pleased to announce the 2026 recipient of the Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award: Dr. Fred Guengerich of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashville, TN. The award was presented to Dr. Guengerich following worship at Redeemer on Sunday, June 14. Introduced in 2016, the Ralph Weiser Excellence in Ministry Award recognizes the […]
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Grace Celebration Hosts Summer Family Fun Day!
Grace Celebration Lutheran Church in Cordova, TN celebrated SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAY with an outdoor service on Sunday, May 31. The day included music by Zion’s Calling and delicious food prepared by The Holy Smokers (a cooking crew of primarily Grace members). The highlight of the day, however, was the baptism of 10 people! The […]
New LCMS Missionaries from the Mid-South District
We are happy to announce that Pastor Timothy Sandeno has been extended a call to serve the Lord in the LCMS Eurasia Region, and he has accepted! Joining him in this call is his wife, Lisa. Pastor Sandeno will serve as a church planter in Spangdahlem, Germany. Pastor Sandeno’s home church is Praise Lutheran Church […]
Is Summer Break Testing Your Parenting Patience?
Summer is great for so many reasons! There is outdoor fun to enjoy, vacations, and for parents, a break from the stress of hectic school schedules and other activities. But the extended time at home with children can create its own kind of stress. A recent blog entry from our friends at Lutheran Family Service […]
The Mid-South District’s International Mission Partnerships
In the 1990s, the Mid-South District began to explore partnerships that would provide opportunities to actively share the Gospel in mission fields far from the borders of its own three-state region. The District’s first international mission partnership was finalized in 1995 to provide support for ministry in the west African country of Côte d’Ivoire. Through […]
Mid-South & Southern District LCMS Educators
It’s Your Time to Recharge! Join fellow Lutheran educators October 8–10 in beautiful Shalimar,Florida for an inspiring conference centered on this year’s powerful theme: Salt & Light. Whether you’re in the classroom, leading a school, or supporting ministry in other ways, this conference is designed to equip and encourage you to shine brightly where God […]
2026 Early Childhood Educator’s Conference
July 9-10, 2026 in Memphis Theme: “Speaking Wisdom, Teaching Kindness,” Proverbs 31:26 REGISTER ONLINE Join us for an incredible opportunity to celebrate your ministry to children through sharing, supporting one another, and discovering innovative methods to connect with those cherished young ones. The theme for this year’s event is “Speaking Wisdom, Teaching Kindness,” from Proverbs 31:26. Featuring our keynote speaker, […]
2026 LCMS SYNODICAL CONVENTION
Regional Circuit Meetings Set for Mid-South Delegates to the Upcoming Synodical Convention The 69th Regular Convention of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will take place July 18-23, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. In preparation, Circuit meetings have been scheduled for all Mid-South delegates to the Synod Convention. At these meetings, Mid-South District President, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, […]
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