In addition to serving in their respective areas, the interns participated in a “Meet and Greet” with IC staff and volunteered for a local service project.
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Rajek installed as OIM executive director
Rajek previously served as director of the LCMS Eurasia region.
New crucifix installed, dedicated at LCMS International Center
The crucifix was a gift from Ilona Kuchta in memory of her husband, Dr. Thomas (Tom) W. Kuchta, who served as LCMS chief financial officer from 2001 to 2010.
Loc installed as LCMS chief administrative officer
Felix Loc replaces retiring chief administrative officer Frank Simek.
Behr joins LCMS Communications
Mike Behr was installed on March 24 but began serving in January.
Synod celebrates longtime servants Miller and Stroh
Krista Miller and Ross Stroh worked for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for a combined total of 55 years.
Synod bids farewell to Knehans, Lohman
Barb Knehans worked for the Synod for over 43 years and Jim Lohman for nearly 21 years.
BOD holds last meeting of 2022
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Directors met Nov. 18–19, 2022, in Phoenix.
Call for nominations: LCMS chief administrative officer
The deadline for nominations is Feb. 28.
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.
LCMS International Center marks 175th anniversary of Synod
On April 26, 1847, representatives from 14 Lutheran congregations in the U.S. signed the constitution of Die Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische Synode von Missouri, Ohio und andern Staaten, which became The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
KFUO, School Ministry welcome new staff
Alan Freeman, associate director of LCMS School Ministry, and the Rev. Doug Griebenaw, mission advocate for KFUO Radio, were installed at the LCMS International Center on Feb. 10.
Shaw, Hemmer, Rabe installed at International Center
The three men had all begun serving prior to their installations.
Call for nominations/applications — Executive director, Internal Audit
The LCMS announces an opening for the position of executive director, Internal Audit.
Stained glass from IC on display at art museum
The exhibit, “Art Along the Rivers: A Bicentennial Celebration,” highlights artwork of the last thousand years from the greater St. Louis area.