Opening Worship Service for the Mid-South District’s 22nd Regular Convention was hosted by Christ the King Lutheran Church Thursday evening. Before the Worship Service, was a wonderful dinner. Check-in, exhibitor hall, guest speakers and photos from the Convention floor. The Pastors’ Wives Luncheon gave these special ladies the opportunity to enjoy food and fellowship on […]
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Two Candidates Join The District
The Mid-South District received two candidates for ministry at the Call Service at Concordia Seminary, St Louis on April 30, 2025. Pastor-elect Benjamin Heinz has been called to serve as Pastor for Athens Lutheran Church, Athens, TN; and Michael Saxton has been assigned as a convertible vicar at Grace Lutheran Church, Knoxville. Convertible vicars are […]
District Staff Lends a Hand for the Holidays
Staff of the Mid-South District Office had a great time volunteering at Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc. (NCC) in Memphis in mid-December. The mission of NCC is “to guide those in need towards stability and sustainability through compassionate, Christ-centered ministries and empowerment programs.” Throughout the year, NCC serves those in need in the Memphis community through […]
National Lutheran Schools Week 2025
National Lutheran Schools Week provides more than 1,800 preschools, elementary schools and high schools with the public opportunity to proclaim and celebrate God’s work among us in schools of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. We thank God for the opportunity to provide excellent academic preparation for the children we serve. We are most grateful for the […]
2024 Mid-South FPC Resources
Cruise Agenda & Conference Presenters The agenda includes the schedule for the 2024 Fall Pastors Conference sessions (Tuesday & Friday), as well as important times for “port days” (Wednesday & Thursday). The Mid-South District is pleased to welcome Rev. David Fleming and Dr. Beverly Yahnke of Doxology. More on the conference presenters is linked below: […]
12 New Members Join St. Matthew
St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Conway, AR was blessed to receive twelve new members on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Most of these individuals are new arrivals to Conway. Seven transferred in from other congregations, three joined by profession of faith, and two were adult confirmands. We give thanks to the Lord of the Church for […]
Arkansas State University Students
Do you know a student attending Arkansas State University this year? Get them connected with All Saints Lutheran Church in Jonesboro. Click here for the All Saints student referral form.
Congratulations Rev. Shemwell
Rev. Charles Vincent Shemwell, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Johnson City, TN, has successfully defended his Master of Sacred Theology (STM) thesis at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW). Congratulations! His thesis was entitled, “The Hero of Enlightenment Stood on his Head: A Study of the Eighteenth-century Struggle against Traditional Lutheran Catechesis and Johann […]
Laudamus Choir @ Redeemer
Redeemer Lutheran Church (Nashville)March 18, 2024 Join us and enjoy an evening with the Concordia Seminary St. Louis Laudamus Choir. Supper will be served at 6pm with Evening Prayer @ 7pm.Please RSVP to info@redeemernashville.org or call 615-646-3150 if you plan to attend supper. Include your name and the number attending.
Grace Hosts Outreach Event
Grace, Little Rock hosted an outreach event on Saturday, December 2nd with Rev Dr. Leroy Leach. People from around central Arkansas joined us, including some from other denominations. Dr. Leach emphasized that the great commission is to “love your neighbor as yourself”, all in light of the work of the Holy Trinity. Thank you to […]
