People Archives

Sturzenbecher elected to first term in South Dakota

The LCMS South Dakota District convention was held Feb. 16–18 in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Curtis elected to first term in SID

The LCMS Southern Illinois District held its 60th convention Feb. 20–22.

Obituary: Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier, former LCMS vice-president

The Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier, noted Christian author and former vice-president of the LCMS, died on Feb. 27.

Serving in all seasons

Two seasoned LCMS Lutherans are demonstrating that the Lord’s call to serve one’s neighbor never ends.

New lay missionaries prepare to deploy

One of the new missionaries will serve in Asia, and the others will serve in Latin America.

Heimer installed as manager of All Nations Ministry

Prior to serving at the LCMS International Center, Heimer ministered for 28 years on the U.S./Mexico border.

Obituary: Dr. Ralph Schultz, former president of Concordia College New York

Schultz died on Sept. 24 after a brief illness.

Obituary: Dr. Carl Moser, former director of LCMS School Ministry

Moser died on May 31 at the age of 86.

Obituary: Nancy Harrison, mother of LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison

Nancy Theresa Harrison of Sioux City, Iowa, died on June 12 at the age of 86.

Hardy to serve as Concordia University System president

The Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy currently serves as president of the LCMS English District.

Bruss to serve as CTSFW president

The Rev. Dr. Jon S. Bruss will succeed the Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. as president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.

DOXOLOGY honors Yahnke, celebrates 15 years

DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, was developed to train pastors in theologically sound strategies for caring for their own mental health as well as that of their flock.

Rast to retire as seminary president

The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. will retire as president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, following the completion of the 2023–2024 academic year.