We are on day two of “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers”!  Today, we’d like to look at our teachers and school administrators. They work so hard creating a Christian environment where children learn about God and pursue academic excellence.   So today, you can read all about Kendra Kendall, principal of St....

  “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” is underway!  Part of this program includes learning more about church work vocations, so this week we are featuring five amazing church workers from our District.  Check in with us everyday to not only learn more about these hard-working laborers in the field, but also...

From Generation to Generation I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.  2 Timothy 1:5 Church workers come from all walks of life and with all kinds of...

New Teacher Orientation September 22-23, 2023 Drury Plaza East – Columbia, MO   New educators in the District– join us!  Building off of the theme, "People of HOPE" and Isaiah 52:7, this orientation will equip, encourage, and support new educators to the Missouri District with practical tools to effectively impact...

New Church Worker Orientation August 24–25 First-time called church workers, seminary vicars, and church work interns are invited to join us for a bus tour of creative ministries around the St. Louis area on August 24, departing from the Missouri District office.  First-time called church workers are then invited to...

Hannah and Samuel And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life...” 1 Samuel...

Gene W. Ladendorf July 16, 1944–February 7, 2023 Gene William Ladendorf, of St. Charles, Missouri passed away February 7, 2023, at the age of 78.  Loving husband of the late Janice F. Ladendorf; beloved son of the late William G. and Helen W. Ladendorf; devoted father of Jana (David) Leppien and Mark...

Janice F. Ladendorf December 17, 1944–January 29, 2023 Janice Fay Ladendorf (nee Friedrich), of St. Charles, Missouri passed away January 29, 2023 at the age of 78.  Loving wife of Gene Ladendorf; beloved daughter of the late Carl and Emma Friedrich; devoted mother of Jana (David) Leppien and Mark (Christine Mrakotsky) Ladendorf; cherished...

Jami M. Murray October 17, 1977 – December 4, 2022 Jami Murray, 45, passed away from metastatic breast cancer on December 4, 2022. Jami was born on October 17, 1977 and raised in Alpena, Michigan. Jami enjoyed school attending St. Anne’s Catholic Grade School and Alpena High School, graduating in...

Wilbert H. Rusch, Jr. February 19, 1940 – July 29, 2023 Wilbert H. Rusch Jr., peacefully passed away on July 29, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of faith and compassion.    Wilbert was born on February 19, 1940, into a family deeply rooted in their Christian beliefs. His parents, Professor...