Skovgaard serves as LCMS sixth vice-president, representing the Great Lakes Region.
People
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Paul W. Devantier, former executive director of LCMS Communications
The Rev. Dr. Paul Walter Devantier died on Nov. 30 at the age of 79.
LEA bids farewell to Laabs, welcomes Wrege
Dr. Thomas Wrege, who succeeds Dr. Jonathan C. Laabs, will begin serving Jan. 1, 2026.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Dale L. Sattgast, former president of the LCMS South Dakota District
The Rev. Dr. Dale L. Sattgast died on Aug. 1 at the age of 76.
Cundiff installed as Church Planting director
The Rev. Dr. Quintin Cundiff formerly served as a theological educator and missionary for the LCMS Office of International Mission’s Eurasia region.
Central Illinois re-elects Mohr
The LCMS Central Illinois District met July 13–15 in Springfield, Ill., for its 61st regular convention.
Taylor elected in Atlantic District
The LCMS Atlantic District met for its 62nd regular convention July 10–11 in Albany, N.Y.
Semler to lead Concordia International School Shanghai
Semler previously served CISS as elementary school principal and assistant head of school of teaching and learning.
International Mission welcomes new staff
Deaconess Clarion Fritsche serves as manager of mobilization and training, and the Rev. James Baumgartner serves as manager of pastoral missionary recruitment.
Iowa East re-elects Saunders, affirms residential seminaries
The LCMS Iowa District East met for its 42nd regular convention June 27–28 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
English District elects Miskus to first term
The LCMS English District met for its 58th regular convention June 26–28 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Pacific Southwest re-elects Gibson, looks to convention
The LCMS Pacific Southwest District met for its 47th regular convention June 25–27 in La Quinta, Calif.
Ohio District re-elects Wilson
The LCMS Ohio District met for its 24th regular convention June 22–24 in Dublin, Ohio.
Nebraska re-elects Snow, emphasizes mission
The LCMS Nebraska District met for its 21st regular convention June 20–21 in Kearney, Neb.
