The seventh LCMS Hispanic National Convention was held Aug. 2–5 under the theme “For We Are All One in Jesus Christ.”
Events
‘Tell the next generation’: Black Ministry Family Convocation gathers in Mobile
From July 27 to 30, more than 240 people, including 63 children, gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobile, Ala., under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation.”
‘Let Us Keep Awake’ theme of MDFL Fall Conference
The Making Disciples for Life (MDFL) Fall Conference is set for Oct. 10–12 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.
Lecakes re-elected in Atlantic District
The LCMS Atlantic District held its 61st convention July 22–23 in Albany, N.Y.
Rocky Mountain District elects Maxwell
The Rev. James Maxwell was elected to his first term as president of the LCMS Rocky Mountain District during the district’s 52nd convention, held June 9–10.
‘In All Things’: 20,000 attend LCMS Youth Gathering
The 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering took place July 9–13 in Houston.
National Mission discusses chaplaincy, church planting
The LCMS Board for National Mission convened June 16–17 in St. Louis.
Mohr elected to first term in Central Illinois
The 60th convention of the LCMS Central Illinois District was held July 17–19 in Springfield, Ill.
Turner re-elected in Iowa District West
The district held its 41st convention June 26–28 in Milford, Iowa.
‘Tell them the truth’: Fostering a Lutheran identity in Latin America
On May 27, three pastors and 12 deaconesses graduated from Concordia the Reformer Seminary and Mercy Center in Palmar Arriba, Dominican Republic.
Michigan District elects Davis to first term
The Rev. David A. Davis replaces the Rev. Dr. David P.E. Maier, who reached the limit of allowable terms after serving as district president for 13 years.
Snow re-elected in Nebraska
The Rev. Richard L. Snow was elected at the LCMS Nebraska District’s 20th convention, held June 24–25 in Kearney, Neb.
English District elects Hardy to third term
The district’s 57th convention was held June 20–22 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Rockey elected to first term in Florida-Georgia District
The Rev. James H. Rockey had previously served as the district’s second vice-president.
Gibson re-elected in Pacific Southwest District
The Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson ran unopposed and was elected by a vote of acclamation.
Iowa District East re-elects Saunders
The Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders was elected to his fifth term as president of the LCMS Iowa District East at the district’s 41st convention, held June 24–25 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
