The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is currently facing a critical shortage of new church workers. This means that fewer and fewer people are pursuing careers as pastors, Lutheran school teachers, Directors of Christian Ed (DCEs), Directors of Parish Music and other critical areas of professional church work. As Jesus observes in Matthew 9:37, “… The […]
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New Principal Welcomed
Immanuel Lutheran School, Memphis Immanuel Lutheran School in Memphis welcomes new principal Michelle Fischer. Michelle began her teaching ministry in 1994 and has taught in California, Alaska, Missouri, and now in Tennessee. Michelle is starting her eleventh year as a principal. “I am honored to serve as Principal at Immanuel Lutheran School. I have worked […]
Teacher Appreciation
Teacher Appreciation Week in May was a well-deserved acknowledgement of the many things our teachers had accomplished during the year. I personally would like to thank all the teachers in the district for the extraordinary work that has been done during this unprecedented time. I show my bias when I say that teachers are one […]
2019 Early Childhood Educator’s Conference
July 15-16, 2019 @ Faith Lutheran Preschool, Collierville, TN Theme: “Joy:Fully Lutheran.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 EC Conference Agenda 2019 || Memo – Registration Packet 2019 || Registration Form ’19 Welcome to the 2019 ECE Conference. What a perfect way to reward your ministry to children by sharing with one another, building up one another, and […]
SMP application deadlines for St Louis, MO
Complete files for the SMP applicants must be submitted by the deadline to process. Applicants can also sign up for taking the ELCEs (OT, NT, CD) before we receive their application by sending an email request to register for the exams. SMP Application 2019-2020 Deadline April 30 Spring 2019 Cohort Questions and additional information found […]
“Caring for the Called”
This article is from The Concordia Plan Services Ministerial Care Coalition publication, Impulse. The author is Rev. Dr. Richard Koehneke of Fort Wayne. The article links to a great two-minute video on “Caring for the Called,” introducing a program that is being offered in the Indiana District. This article is in sync with 2016 Synodical […]
Financial Education Workshop Series
There’s still time to join Concordia Plan Services and Fidelity for an educational web workshop. You’ll learn strategies and tips to help you confidently manage your financial future. Get Started and Save for the Future You Learn more about the benefits of the Concordia Retirement Savings Plan, the importance of retirement savings, and small steps […]
“Chapel Talks” and LuthEd
The LCMS Office of National Mission and School Ministry recently introduced the 2017-2018 Chapel Talks and National Lutheran Schools Week (NLSW) materials. Both are available for schools to access and use in their planning for the upcoming school year. Both resources can be found on LuthEd.org through the Chapel Talks and the National Lutheran Schools […]
Grant for Financial Aid
The LWML has given the Mid-South District a grant of $20,000 to be paid in 4 equal installments over the next 2 years. The grant is for Financial Aid to Professional Church Workers of the Mid-South District. President Paavola said “The Mid-South District thanks the LWML for their continuing support of professional church workers in […]
WINNING THROUGH CHRIST
“We Win!” Based on 1 Corinthians 15:57 — “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” — this cry echoes through the halls and in the chapel services of Christ the King Lutheran School as the theme for the 2015-16 school year. As an avid runner, athletic director, […]
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