The Rev. Dr. McNair Ramsey of Valley Grande, Ala., was elected first vice-president.
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Buss elected to first term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Allan R. Buss of Belvidere, Ill., is elected to his first three-year term as president of the LCMS Northern Illinois District.
Hans Springer retires after 40-plus years of service
The “treasured and consistent servant-leader” most recently served as associate executive director of LCMS Mission Advancement.
Bertsch elected to first full term in North Dakota
Also elected were the Rev. Kirk Peters of Hazen, N.D., as first vice-president, and the Rev. Steve Schulz of Fargo, N.D., as second vice-president.
Fiedler to begin second five-year term as Foundation president
David Fiedler began serving in the LCMS Foundation post in 2013.
Lutheran principal in Grafton, Wis., receives national recognition
Yurk is one of only four private/parochial school educators nationwide to receive the honor.
‘Melvin Witt Award’ honors memory of longtime chaplain, World Relief director
The first award was given posthumously to Witt’s family in 2016, and this year’s award was presented to Major (Ret.) Frank Tucker.
Two Lutheran-school teachers win teaching-excellence award
Receiving the “Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award” Nov. 12 in St. Louis were fourth-grade teacher Brenda Doering and high school chemistry teacher Rich Langefeld.
Buckman honored for service to military
Air Force Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James Buckman of Lake Forest, Ill., receives the Bronze St. Martin of Tours Medal.
Nancy Zieman, host of Wisconsin Public Television’s ‘Sewing with Nancy,’ dies at 64
A funeral service is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Peace Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam, Wis.
Graphic designer marks 50 years at CPH, with no plans to retire
Jackie Appelt says reaching that milestone at Concordia Publishing House is a “happy surprise.”
NLSA honors Schmidt with School Shepherd Award
The award honors a pastor who provides “outstanding encouragement, support and service to his school.”
Broten to serve as LCMS Youth Gathering director
The role was previously filled by the Rev. Mark Kiessling, director of Youth Ministry.
Simek to serve as Synod’s new chief administrative officer
Frank Simek of Keller, Texas, is appointed by the LCMS Board of Directors as the Synod’s new chief administrative officer, effective Oct. 2.
Day to succeed Robertson as LCEF president, CEO
The Rev. Bart Day begins work Sept. 1 in the Lutheran Church Extension Fund post, succeeding Rich Robertson, who retires Oct. 1.
‘Reporter’ newspaper announces staff changes
Starting July 1, Paula Schlueter Ross becomes managing editor, succeeding Joe Isenhower Jr.
