Barb Knehans worked for the Synod for over 43 years and Jim Lohman for nearly 21 years.
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‘A way to serve’: Organist honored for 70 years at same congregation
Eileen Jones began serving at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Britton, Mich., when she was 16 years old.
Bernhard M. Seter scholarship to support church work students in Africa
Recipients of the scholarship must be studying to become Lutheran pastors, deaconesses or Christian evangelists serving in Africa LCMS partner churches.
Ankerberg to serve as CUWAA president
Ankerberg previously served as provost of Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill.
New staff installed in St. Louis
In October, new staff were installed at the LCMS International Center in the areas of Pastoral Education, National Mission and Mission Advancement.
Denninger joins Foundation
The Rev. Dr. John Denninger previously served as president of the LCMS Southeastern District.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. J.A.O. “Jack” Preus, former president of Concordia University Irvine
The Rev. Dr. Jacob Aall Ottesen Preus died on Aug. 4 at the age of 69.
Lecakes re-elected in Atlantic District
The LCMS Atlantic District held its 61st convention July 22–23 in Albany, N.Y.
Rocky Mountain District elects Maxwell
The Rev. James Maxwell was elected to his first term as president of the LCMS Rocky Mountain District during the district’s 52nd convention, held June 9–10.
Mohr elected to first term in Central Illinois
The 60th convention of the LCMS Central Illinois District was held July 17–19 in Springfield, Ill.
Turner re-elected in Iowa District West
The district held its 41st convention June 26–28 in Milford, Iowa.
Michigan District elects Davis to first term
The Rev. David A. Davis replaces the Rev. Dr. David P.E. Maier, who reached the limit of allowable terms after serving as district president for 13 years.
Snow re-elected in Nebraska
The Rev. Richard L. Snow was elected at the LCMS Nebraska District’s 20th convention, held June 24–25 in Kearney, Neb.
English District elects Hardy to third term
The district’s 57th convention was held June 20–22 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Rockey elected to first term in Florida-Georgia District
The Rev. James H. Rockey had previously served as the district’s second vice-president.
