District News and Ministry Stories
Stories about ministry in the Nebraska District and beyond, along with resources in support of discipling the saved and proclaiming Christ to a lost and changing world.
District Reporter Newsletter
The Nebraska District Reporter shares information about events taking place, workshops and conferences being offered, and ministry items that affect and include members of the District.
Weekly Update Email Newsletter
The Weekly Update is an email-only publication of the Nebraska District LCMS, providing resources in support of discipling the saved and proclaiming Christ to a lost and changing world.
Obituaries
We are privileged to share obituaries of ordained ministers and commissioned teachers in the Nebraska District. Our office relies on families, congregations, and schools to provide obituary information.
Church Worker, Congregation, and School Anniversaries
It is both a custom and a privilege for the Nebraska District to recognize the anniversaries of our professional church workers—active and retired Ministers of Religion–Ordained and Ministers of Religion–Commissioned, and of our congregations and schools.
Preparing for Advent Visitors
Christmas is fast approaching so it’s time to spruce up your congregation’s website and social media presence. According to Lifeway Research, 84% of Lutheran congregations say their high-attendance event happens on Christmas Eve. Make a plan now to help people...
November Ballot Initiatives
A note from the District President regarding the two November ballot initiatives about abortion UPDATE: Why not vote "no" on both 434 and 439 if you are truly pro-life? The state constitution currently does not have actual protection for life. It has been the practice...
October 2024 Hurricane Disaster Response
Updated 10/11/24 Hurricanes Helene and Milton have cause devastation across several districts of the LCMS. Instead of sending any funds to the Nebraska District office, we ask that you give directly to one of the districts that are on the ground and offering...
Quarterly Board Update
Board Learns of Efforts to Boost Lutheran Education in District The Nebraska District LCMS Board of Directors, during its quarterly meeting on September 6, 2024, received an update about several efforts to launch Lutheran schools in the state. Board members met at...
August 2024 Devotional
From the District Mission Executive “Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called the “uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands – remember that you were at that time separated from Christ,...
Lifelong Pastoral Formation
Dr. Vanessa Seifert Installed as Executive Assistant to the President for Lifelong Pastoral Formation On July 14, 2024, Dr. Vanessa Seifert was installed to serve the Nebraska District LCMS in the new position of Executive Assistant to the President for Lifelong...
July News Roundup
Updated Resource for Congregations: Visit our Congregational Resources page for the 2025 Suggested Compensation and Benefit Guidelines. These guidelines help you balance the needs of your congregation/school ministry with the needs of our workers, and to be good...
2025 Compensation and Benefits Guidelines
On our CONGREGATIONAL RESOURCES PAGE you will find the 2025 Suggested Compensation and Benefit Guidelines, which have been updated from the previous year. Please review the guidelines carefully as there have been a number of important changes. The guidelines have been...
July 2024 Update from the Board of Directors
The Nebraska District LCMS Board of Directors, during its recent quarterly meeting, extended a Divine Call to Dr. Vanessa Seifert to serve as Executive Assistant to the President for Lifelong Pastoral Formation. Dr. Seifert, who earned her doctoral degree in...
July 2024 Devotional
From the District President Hebrews 13:1-2 “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” Summer can be a busy season with outdoor...