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.
Nicholle Blomenberg Named 2024 LEA Outstanding New Lutheran Early Childhood Teacher
Nicholle Blomenberg was selected to receive Lutheran Education Association’s 2024 Outstanding New Lutheran Early Childhood Teacher Award. She is in her second year of teaching K-1 as their Ignite (multi-aged, individualized learning) Teacher at Concordia Lutheran...
Tax Credit Scholarships
In 2023, the Nebraska State Legislature passed The Opportunity Scholarships Act (LB753), which is a scholarship tax credit program. Taxpayers in Nebraska, whether individuals, businesses, estates, and trusts with state income tax liability, can claim a 1:1 tax credit...
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...
2023 Educators of the Year
Church workers from across the Nebraska District gathered in Seward for the 2023 Great Plains Lutheran Educators Conference, and one of the highlights of the event was presenting awards to some of our District’s outstanding educators. Nominees must be actively serving...
Pray for Our Upcoming Youth Gatherings
Middle school students are about to gather for our annual Middle School Youth Gathering in Columbus, November 4-5, and high school students will gather for our triennial District Youth Gathering in Kearney, November 17-19. Youth Gatherings proclaim the Lordship of...
October/November Devotional
Built On The Rock Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it...
October is Church Worker Appreciation Month
In His great love and mercy, God cares for His people through the men and women serving in church work vocations. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod thanks God for the faithful church workers who serve in congregations and schools across our Synod. Visit THIS LCMS...
Our 2024 Stewardship Emphasis
Nebraska District LCMS President, Rev. Richard Snow, Invites Congregations to Take Part in the 2024 Stewardship Emphasis Our generous God invites us by grace into a life reflecting His generosity. From the widow’s mite to the unjust manager, Jesus shared many...
August Board of Directors Update
District Board Learns About Ministry in Action at University Chapel Members of the Nebraska District LC-MS Board of Directors, meeting Friday at University Lutheran Chapel in Lincoln, were excited to hear from the chapel’s new pastor and learn about the...
2024 Compensation and Benefits
Updated Compensation and Benefit Guidelines for Congregations Now Available On our CONGREGATIONAL RESOURCES PAGE you will find the 2024 Suggested Compensation and Benefit Guidelines, which have been updated from the previous year. Please review the guidelines...