“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.” […] The post Joined Together appeared first on Missouri District — The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ..read more

Rev. Benjamin Charles Schumacher May 26, 1943 - August 30, 2024   Benjamin Charles Schumacher, 81 of St. Robert, MO, a Minister of the Gospel, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 in the Aurora Health and Rehab of Rolla, MO.   Pastor Schumacher is survived by his wife: Elaine Schumacher of the home; two children: […] The post Rev. Benjamin Charles Schumacher Obituary appeared first on Missouri District — The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ..read more

“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:4-6 […] The post Alive Together appeared first on Missouri District — The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ..read more

Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those […] The post Seventy-Five and Just Getting Started appeared first on Missouri District — The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ..read more

As we finish this week of learning about church work vocations and how these servants of the church came into ministry, we now want to highlight our teachers. Lutheran schools are such a blessing and we are excited to raise up the next generation of “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers”! Today, meet Matt Simpson who serves […] The post “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” Matt Simpson, Teacher appeared first on Missouri District — The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ..read more

Our deaconesses play an important role in ministry! Today, read about Deaconess Kelly Hardt who serves at Immanuel Lutheran in Washington. Since graduating from Concordia Chicago (River Forest), she has served 24 years in ministry and currently leads Women’s Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, and Comfort Dog Ministry, plus she assists with the visitation of members […] The post “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” Deaconess Kelly Hardt appeared first on Missouri District — The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ..read more

Happy Wednesday!  Today, as part of “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” learn about Director of Family Life Ministry Hannah Knehans who serves at Trinity in Springfield. A Lutheran teacher and pastor’s kid, Hannah has had a focus on family ministry since she was quite young. She took advantage of homeschooling with dual enrollment at Concordia, Wisconsin […] The post “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” Hannah Knehans DFLM appeared first on Missouri District — The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ..read more

Today for “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” hear from Cynthia Twillman who serves as Director of Christian Education (DCE) at King of Kings in Kansas City. A Concordia University, St. Paul alum, she has been in the ministry for 28 years! What a blessing!  Here is her story:   Upon graduating from high school, I was […] The post “Tomorrow’s Teachers & Preachers” DCE Cynthia Twillman appeared first on Missouri District — The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ..read more

  The Missouri District is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as Communications Specialist. Essential roles include: managing the District website, designing digital and print content, creating social media posts across platforms, and producing occasional videos. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits package. To submit a resume or request a position description, contact Peter […] The post Communications Position at Missouri District appeared first on Missouri District — The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ..read more

Rev. Henry L. Schaefer September 18, 1930 – May 6, 2024 Rev. Henry L. Schaefer was born on September 18, 1930 in Monroe, Louisiana and called to his heavenly home on May 6, 2024 in Joplin, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn J. “Enderson” Schaefer on June 8, 2013.  They had […] The post Rev. Henry Schaefer Obituary appeared first on Missouri District — The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ..read more