The LCMS California-Nevada-Hawaii District met in convention May 15–17 in Sacramento, Calif.
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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.
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.
Chepulis elected to first term in North Dakota
The Rev. Mark A. Chepulis was elected president of the LCMS North Dakota District during the district’s 60th convention.
Vinovskis re-elected in SELC
The Rev. Waldemar R. Vinovskis was elected to his third term as district president at the district’s 20th convention.
Serving in all seasons
Two seasoned LCMS Lutherans are demonstrating that the Lord’s call to serve one’s neighbor never ends.
