Prepared: Ready to Witness in Rural Areas and Small Towns Webinar

Presented by Rev. Benjamin Meyer, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Milford, Ill. Time zone: America/Chicago Have questions? Interested in attending? To ask a question or receive the webinar invitation link, contact Rural & Small Town Mission staff at 888-463-5127 or rstm@lcms.org. You may also join the webinar by going directly to www.anymeeting.com/lcmsrstm1 at the time and day […]

Council of Presidents: September 2014 – St. Louis, Mo.

The President, vice-presidents, and district presidents of the Synod comprise the 42-member Council of Presidents, which meets four times each year to provide opportunity for mutual counsel regarding the doctrine and administration of the Synod and to edify and support one another in the work that they share, those responsibilities found throughout the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.

The 25th Annual Theological Symposium at Concordia Seminary

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO

The 25th Annual Theological Symposium will take place September 23-24, 2014, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. There will be presentations from Seminary professors, a Hispanic/Latino lecture, and a golf outing.

Witnessing Grandparents Webinar

Dr. Richard Bimler, ambassador of Health, Hope, and Aging, Lutheran Life Communities, will present a "Witnessing Grandparents" webinar on Oct. 23, 2014.

Specialized Pastoral Ministry (SPM) Educational Event/Retreat

Mercy Conference and Retreat Center: St. Louis 2039 N. Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO

The program will include presentations on “Pastoral Care in Pluralistic Contexts” by Rev. Dr. Philip Kuehnert (Pastoral Counselor), “Personal and Professional Wellness” by Rev. Lee Joesten (Chaplain and Clinical Pastoral Educator), Bible studies by Rev. Russell Helbig (Federal Prison Chaplain), small group and plenary discussions, worship, good food, and lots of opportunities to connect with those in similar ministries. Up to 12 continuing education hours will be available.

National Rural and Small Town Mission Conference 2014

The National RSTM Conference is geared for congregational leaders from all rural and small-town settings, and it will provide training and resources aimed at helping rural and small-town congregations assess community needs and search for opportunities to engage their communities through acts of witness and mercy.

$200

LCMS Board of Directors – November 2014

The LCMS Board of Directors serves the church as the legal representative of the Synod and the custodian of all of the property of the Synod.

Engaging Your Community Event — Trinity-Ortonville, MN

Trinity Lutheran Church: Ortonville, Minn. 341 Park St., Ortonville, MN

The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod's Rural & Small Town Mission program will host an Engaging Your Community event Saturday, Nov. 15 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ortonville, Minn.

$25

Council of Presidents: November 2014 – Garden Grove, Calif.

The President, vice-presidents, and district presidents of the Synod comprise the 42-member Council of Presidents, which meets four times each year to provide opportunity for mutual counsel regarding the doctrine and administration of the Synod and to edify and support one another in the work that they share, those responsibilities found throughout the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.