The Mid-South District’s 50th Anniversary is a wonderful time to share a gift in support of the district’s ministry building work with congregations, schools and workers across Arkansas, Tennessee and southwest Kentucky through its IMPACT initiative. Knowing that your gift will be matched if received by the end of 2016 is another great reason to […]
An Update on IMPACT –
Church Planting Remains a Key Initiative for Our District In 2013, the Mid-South District launched a strategic plan known as IMPACT. The plan is built on five critical ministry initiatives that outline the primary ways in which the Mid-South District serves, empowers and encourages the LCMS congregations, schools and workers in Arkansas, Tennessee and southern […]
President Paavola Introduces IMPACT
5 Initiatives 1. Assist congregations, unable to retain an ordained minister, in Word and Sacrament ministry 2. Resource, equip and strengthen existing churches and schools for Kingdom effectiveness 3. Recruit, support and mentor professional church workers 4. Create an online Congregational Assessment Resource (CAR) for ministry self-assessment 5. Plant new churches Initiatives represent plan to […]
Impact Results
Imagine for a moment results like these: Increased worship attendance, baptisms, adult confirmations and baptized membership in our churches Increased enrollment in our District’s Lutheran Schools Measurable growth for 30% of our District’s ministries over the next three years Congregations increasingly performing acts of service in their communities Our District’s professional workers equipped and inspired […]
What is IMPACT?
What is IMPACT? The Mid-South District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod is responding to Jesus’ command through dynamic effort called IMPACT. Reach millions with the love of Christ across AR, TN, and southern KY 130 LCMS congregations 12 Lutheran schools 37 early childhood centers Empowering LCMS ministries to make an IMPACT for Christ […]
IMPACT – 5 Initiatives
5 Initiatives 1. Assist congregations, unable to retain an ordained minister, in Word and Sacrament ministry 2. Resource, equip and strengthen existing churches and schools for Kingdom effectiveness 3. Recruit, support and mentor professional church workers 4. Create an online Congregational Assessment Resource (CAR) for ministry self-assessment 5. Plant new churches Initiatives represent plan to […]
Why does IMPACT Matter?
Spiritual challenges we face today 85% of our congregations have plateaued or are in decline – and many don’t know why Our Lutheran schools struggle to keep Christian education affordable while maintaining academic excellence and meeting the high expectations of their communities Approximately 5 million un-churched/de-churched people in the area served by our District (AR, […]
