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.
Family Life Ministry
Articles and resources to encourage congregations to connect with and serve the families in their community.
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.
Lutheran Ministry Foundation Provides $25,000 in Mission Ignition Grants
Innovative Outreach Opportunities at Mission Ignition In partnership with the Lutheran Ministry Foundation, the Nebraska District held their second Mission Ignition event in September 2026. During this Saturday morning event, five ministries shared innovative mission...
Volunteers
The air has finally turned to morning briskness, and there is hope for the end of the lingering heat of summer. With the change of seasons comes the looming, hectic stretch of Reformation, Advent, and Christmas for church workers and lay volunteers. In October we...
The Letter
Family Life Ministry Moment: The Letter “Can I get the mail?!?” my kids excitedly say as they jump out of the car upon arriving at home after school. Oh, the possibilities! MAIL! Who am I kidding, I am just as excited as my kids. (Why am I always disappointed when my...
The Good Ole’ Days
Family Life Ministry Moment: The Good Ole’ Days “I remember when…the school picnic had over 300 people come! It was such a joy to gather and watch the young families participate. We planned it this year and only eight people came—these families just don’t want to be...
Lutheran Early Response Teams: Serving Your Neighbor
Natural disasters occur every year somewhere in the country. Whether floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, or ice storms, significant impacts to people's property and lives are common. Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) are trained to serve the needs of their...
Forming Healthy Habits
Family Life Ministry Moment: Forming Healthy Habits In family life ministry I often get asked if resources are available for congregations, schools and homes. Concordia Center for the Family (CCF), a Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS, provides many...
Nebraska District Delegates To Synod Convention
The following have been named as voting delegates from the Nebraska District circuits to the Synod's Convention being held in Phoenix, Arizona, July 18-23, 2026. For more information about the LCMS Convention, click here. Any changes to Nebraska District delegates...
Get Your Website and Social Media Ready for VBS Families
Church Communications: Get Your Website & Social Media Ready for VBS Families Vacation Bible School season is here, giving your congregation an intense, but short-lived opportunity to connect with the children and families in your community. What are some...
The Most Important Event
Family Life Ministry Moment: The Most Important Event The summer tradition of Vacation Bible School (VBS) is strong throughout our Synod and across the Nebraska District. What a joy it is to gather children each summer around the Gospel message of our Lord and...
Summer Plans
Family Life Ministry Moment: Summer Plans It’s almost SUMMER! Sunshine! Vacations! No more school! No more homework! No more youth group… No more Sunday School… How does your congregation handle summer programming? Many churches feel the same concerns. “We...