Our week of learning more about church workers in our District for “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” wraps up with a feature on pastors. These shepherds of our congregations work hard to bring us Word and Sacrament ministry. Today, read about Rev. Sam Powell. This native of Missouri attended Concordia, Nebraska...
“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...
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...
LEA Winners 2023
Two Educators from St. Paul Lutheran School in Des Peres have been selected to receive distinguished educator awards from Lutheran Education Association. Dawn Walker was awarded with the Distinguished Lutheran Elementary Administrator Award and Bev Gruenwald was awarded with the Distinguished Lutheran Early Childhood Administrator. Scroll below to read more...
Peter Kirby Joins Missouri District
Installation Service will be held on Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at Campus Lutheran Church in Columbia. The Missouri District is pleased to welcome Rev. Peter Kirby to the staff. He will serve in a newly created position, Executive Director of Congregational Services. In that role, Rev. Kirby will...
Gift Language
Gift Language Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 Gift language is how Lutherans learn to speak about God. The Ten Commandments are not just a series...
Rev. Dr. Arthur Graudin Obituary
Rev. Dr. Arthur Graudin March 30, 1927 – June 18, 2022 The Reverend Doctor Arthur Frederick Graudin was born March 30, 1927, the oldest of 3 sons born to Jacob and Mildred Graudin in Philadelphia, PA. On June 24, 1949 Marlyn Bangert and Arthur Graudin were united in marriage in Warrenton,...
Position Available
Administrative Assistant to the District President The Missouri District is searching for an Administrative Assistant to the District President. The responsibilities include assisting the District President in his communication, scheduling, and also the support of the call process for pastors. Requirements for the position include strong computer skills (including Microsoft...