Campus ministry leaders gather in Irvine

More than 50 LCMS church workers and lay leaders gathered May 28–30 for the LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference. 

Paul Egger elected in Iowa West

The Rev. Dr. Steven Turner, outgoing president, announced his retirement prior to the convention.

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.

Tornado hits Lutheran camp in Oklahoma

The response is ongoing after an EF-1 tornado hit Camp Lutherhoma in Tahlequah, Okla., on June 18.

Kansas District re-elects Panzer

The district met June 5–6 in Salina, Kan.

North Wisconsin District elects Shoup

Delegates met June 1–2 in Rothschild, Wis.

Hill elected to fourth term in Wyoming

The district’s 21st regular convention was held May 1–3 in Casper, Wyo.

Giving thanks for our directors of Christian education

Through their leadership and service, DCEs assist and support pastors as they teach the faith to children, youth and adults. 

Campus clips: Building for the future

Updates from LCMS day schools, campus ministries, universities and/or seminaries.

Campus clips: Service and leadership

Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and/or seminaries.

Applications open for national development grants

The grant application window is June 1–Aug. 1.

Multiple LCMS groups assist with tornado response

A damaging storm system went through parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky on May 16.

Book honors former Synod vice-president

The book was a dream of the Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., who died before he could finish it.

CNH elects Lange to third term

The LCMS California-Nevada-Hawaii District met in convention May 15–17 in Sacramento, Calif.

Harmon re-elected in SED

The LCMS Southeastern District met in convention May 8–9 in Richmond, Va.