The Rev. Dr. Steven Turner, outgoing president, announced his retirement prior to the convention.
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Braunersreuther elected to first term in Texas
The district’s former president, the Rev. Michael Newman, previously announced his retirement.
Florida-Georgia re-elects Rockey
The Rev. James Rockey was elected by acclamation to his second term as district president.
Obituary: Dr. Vijayasekaran ‘Viji’ George, former president of Concordia College New York
Dr. Vijayasekaran George died on Feb. 19 at the age of 73.
Specialized Spiritual Care educators recognized
Specialized Spiritual Care workers care for those who serve in specialized settings such as hospitals, prisons, police/fire departments or senior living communities.
Southern District elects Johnson to third term
The Rev. Eric C. Johnson was elected on the first ballot.
Buss elected to third term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Dr. Allan Buss was elected on the first ballot.
Finnern re-elected in Minnesota North
The Rev. Brady L. Finnern was elected to his second term as district president on the first ballot.
LEA honors top educators
Dr. Mary Scott, executive director and CEO at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif., was selected to receive the Christus Magister award, LEA’s highest honor.
New ministry leaders join IC staff
The leaders will serve in the areas of international mission, discipleship and family ministry.
LCMS pastor ministers in wake of Bourbon Street tragedy
The Rev. Kenneth DeSoto serves as a police department chaplain in New Orleans.
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.
