“Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” continues today by highlighting Deaconess Ministry. Deaconesses share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through works of mercy, spiritual care, and teaching the Christian faith. They can serve in missions, congregations, and other organizations like hospitals, retirement communities, and more. So let us introduce you to Deaconess...

We are halfway through celebrating our church workers as part of “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers”.  A very beautiful aspect of our Lutheran services is the first article gift of music.  Directors of Parish Music, kantors, choir leaders, organists, and more work hard to create music that enhances and supports our...

A Different Path, But Still Useful Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry.  2 Timothy 4:11 There are a variety of paths to service in the Church.  Some are led by the Spirit from an early age toward such service.  For...

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...