by Kimberly Myers | Jan 31, 2023 | Education and Youth, Life Together, Mission & Ministry
A total of 457 participants from 32 congregations attended the 2022 Middle School Youth Gathering held on November 12-13 at the Holiday Inn in Kearney—the largest number so far at the District’s annual Middle School Gatherings. The 2022 Gathering was centered on the...
by Kimberly Myers | Jan 2, 2023 | District President, Life Together, Mission & Ministry
From the District President: People of Hope for This Time So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 Hope is one of the three virtues of the Christian life, along with faith and love (ἀγάπη). Hope is...
by Kimberly Myers | Nov 21, 2022 | Campus Ministry, Mission & Ministry
Calling a Campus Pastor After serving the University Lutheran Chapel for more than 25 years, Rev. Bill Steinbauer was called to serve Christ, Lincoln, and the Chapel is now vacant for the first time in many years. Rev. Ryan Matthias, campus pastor at Concordia...
by Kimberly Myers | Sep 27, 2022 | Life Together, Mission & Ministry, Resources for Congregations
Every One His Witness® (E1HW), the Synod’s resource for equipping Lutherans to share the Gospel with the people they encounter in their everyday lives, is now available to everyone interested in strengthening their witness of Jesus Christ. Access to the resources on...
by Kimberly Myers | Jul 20, 2022 | Campus Ministry, Life Together, Mission & Ministry
As we look ahead to another school year, it’s important to help our college students get connected to campus ministry, which can help keep students connected to the Body of Christ through regular worship opportunities, Bible studies, relationships with mature...
by Kimberly Myers | May 12, 2022 | Church Worker Wellness, Mission & Ministry
Rev. Lonnie Jacobsen has been called by the Board of Directors of the Nebraska District to serve as Executive Assistant to the District President for Mission and Ministry. He will be installed on Sunday, June 5, during the 10:30 a.m. service at Calvary...