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.
Baton passes for ‘Lutheran Witness’ managing editor
“Lutheran Witness” Managing Editor Adriane Heins moves on and is succeeded by Rachel Bomberger of Kent City, Mich.
Rev. Dr. Albert Marcis was longtime SELC District president
Marcis — who served 25 years as SELC District president — died March 24 in Oviedo, Fla.
LEA honors 10 educators with 2017 awards
Heading Lutheran Education Association’s distinguished-educators list is the Rev. William “Bill” Beckmann, recipient of the “Christus Magister” award.
Pro-life icon Jean Garton memorial set for Jan. 21
The co-founder and president emeritus of Lutherans For Life died Dec. 23 at the age of 87.
Betty Duda, 84, was former LWML president
The Synod leader died peacefully Dec. 24, after entering hospice care a few days earlier.
Smith joins Mission Central staff
The Rev. Dr. Brent Smith of Alexandria, Va., started serving Nov. 1 as mission development counselor for Mission Central in Mapleton, Iowa.
Baneck accepts call to be LCMS Pastoral Education director
LCMS North Dakota District President Rev. Dr. James A. Baneck accepts the Divine Call to become executive director of LCMS Pastoral Ministry, effective Jan. 1.
Puig was first executive secretary for LCMS Hispanic Ministry
A joint memorial service for Rev. Carlos H. Puig and his wife, Joan, is set for Oct. 22 at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, Houston.
Gard’s retirement ceremony highlights vital mission of military chaplains
Rear Adm. Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard, president of Concordia University Chicago, retires with honors from the U.S Navy Reserve after 28 years as a Naval Reserve Chaplain, Sept. 22.
Jud honored with first ‘School Shepherd’ award
The first National Lutheran School Accreditation “Lutheran School Shepherd” award goes to the Rev. Kevin Jud, senior pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Ohio.
Rev. Dr. Robert King, 94, was longtime LCMS officer
A funeral service for King — who died Sept. 6 — is held Sept. 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, Mo.
