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...