LCMS Districts

Oklahoma re-elects Nehrenz, focuses on outreach

The district met for its 51st regular convention June 13–14 in Edmond, Okla.

New Jersey re-elects Gewecke, addresses wellness

The LCMS New Jersey District met for its 20th regular convention June 12–14 in Edison, N.J.

New England re-elects Beinke

The district met for its 20th regular convention June 12–14 in Springfield, Mass.

Minnesota South elects Woodford to third term

The LCMS Minnesota South District met June 12–14 at Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn.

Paavola elected to fifth term in Mid-South

The LCMS Mid-South District held its 22nd regular convention June 12–14 in Memphis, Tenn.

Montana elects Wendt to first term

The district met June 9–12 under the theme “I Am Not Ashamed.”

South Wisconsin elects Meador to first term

The district met June 9–10 in Mequon, Wis., for its 57th regular convention.

Maxwell re-elected in Rocky Mountain District

The district held its 53rd regular convention May 29–31 in Denver, Colo.

Official notice: LCMS districts (Aug. 2025)

Updates from districts of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

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.

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.

Official notice: LCMS districts (July 2025)

Updates from districts of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.