Official notice: LCMS districts (Feb. 2026)

Rev. Jose “Mauricio” Franco Arango, Harlingen, Texas, has been appointed circuit visitor for Circuit 28, replacing Rev. Gregory Lorenz. — Rev. Dr. Jon Braunersreuther, president, Texas District

Rev. Robert W. Graul has resigned from the ordained roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and is, therefore, no longer able to receive a call. — Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss, president, Northern Illinois District

Zion Lutheran Church, Morris, Minn., and Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township, Minn., have formed a multi-congregation parish. — Rev. Brady Finnern, president, Minnesota North District

Rev. Victor Manuel de la Rosa, Mission Hills, Calif., has been appointed circuit visitor for Los Angeles Circuit 22, replacing Rev. Titus Utecht. — Rev. Jeffrey G. Miskus, president, English District

Christ Lutheran Church, Lampson, Trego, Wis., and Trinity Lutheran Church, Hayward, Wis., have formed a multi-congregation parish. — Rev. Timothy J. Shoup, president, North Wisconsin District

Lindsey Prentice, Diane Robinson and Karen Koehleter have been removed from the commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and are, therefore, no longer able to receive a call. Andrea Easton has resigned from the commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and is, therefore, no longer able to receive a call. — Rev. Dr. D. Richard Stuckwisch, president, Indiana District

Rev. John Baseley has resigned from the ordained roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and is, therefore, no longer able to receive a call. — Rev. Ryan D. Wendt, president, Montana District

Posted Jan. 30, 2026