Education and Youth

The Nebraska District is blessed to resource our church’s strong tradition of Lutheran education and youth ministry.

The Education and Youth office offers resources and services for educational ministry to the congregations, daycares, preschools, elementary schools, and high schools of the Nebraska District. District staff work with appointed committees to meet the resource needs of congregations and schools and to encourage the various education ministry efforts throughout the District.

When a congregation or school considers calling a Commissioned Minister such as a rostered teacher or DCE, the leaders are asked to contact the education office for information and consultation. The goal is for the District Office to work closely with the calling congregation or school to discover the candidate the Lord has chosen for His ministry in that place.

Commissioned Ministers who want to consider a change of position begin that process by contacting the District Office for assistance with forms and procedures. Those with questions about their roster status can get help from the District Office. Commissioned Ministers are welcome to talk with Bob Ziegler to discuss reasons for considering a change and to explore ministry alternatives.

Contact the Education & Youth Office

1-402-643-2961, 1010
Email Bob Ziegler: bobz@ndlcms.org
Email Candi Menze: candim@ndlcms.org

Bob Ziegler, Education and Youth Ministries

Consults with congregations and commissioned ministers regarding the call proces and ministry opportunities. He is also available to resource congregations in the area of youth ministry.

Candi Menze, Assistant for Education and Youth

Helps with call documents and forms for teachers and DCEs. She is a vital part of coordinating Middle and High School Youth Gatherings, and the District Convention.

Early Childhood Education

“Whatever you do, work at it with your heart, as working for the Lord, not for man.” –Colossians 3:23

The Nebraska District offers support to early childhood centers through the Early Childhood Education Leadership Team. The goals of this team are to:

  • Provide opportunities for early childhood directors and teachers to connect and network with one another across the state of Nebraska.
  • Provide assistance in meeting the joys and challenges of ministering to children and families.
  • Uplift and support one another in the ministry of early childhood education.
  • Support mission to integrate faith in our early childhood programs.
  • Support early childhood program’s role to minister to the whole family.

Eunice McCarty serves as Early Childhood Education Consultant for the Nebraska District. Contact Eunice at 308-380-5813 or emccarty1955@gmail.com.

Lisa Stirtz and Eunice serve on the ECE Leadership team and are available to meet with directors, staff, congregations, or boards.

Eunice also serves as an ECE action team member and makes yearly visits to the early childhood centers in the Nebraska District.

For current information about ECE ministry from several good sources, click on the links provided.

Links and Forms for Early Childhood Educators

The Nebraska District Education Office sends the Tidbits newsletter to the early childhood directors in the Nebraska District. These newsletters are available online after their distribution. Find the archive here.

Elementary Education

The Nebraska District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is home to nearly forty Lutheran elementary schools. Many of these also contain both early childhood and junior high school programs.

 

Secondary Education

The four high schools in the Nebraska District are Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs) of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Find out more about RSOs here.

The links provided on this page are for informational purposes only. Any other sites you may reach from following links on these entity webpages may not be endorsed by the Nebraska District LCMS.

The Nebraska District Education Office sends the In the Loop newsletter to the administrators in the Nebraska District. These newsletters are available online after their distribution. Find the archive here.

Education Links

Hearts for Jesus Project

Each year, the Nebraska District chooses a project to support with their prayers and offerings throughout the school year. The projects supported by Hearts for Jesus alternate each year between national missions and missions within the Nebraska District.

Click here to learn more.

Educator Events