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.
Combine Synod Media Kits with Targeted Mailing List for Easter Outreach
Plan now for 2022 outreach events As you think ahead to your ministries and events planned for 2022, including Easter events, family fun days, Vacation Bible School, etc., consider how a mailing targeted to specific demographics could help you connect with your...
Vacation Bible School: Teaching the Faith
When I was first asked to take on the role of VBS Coordinator as a junior in college I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. With the help from my Pastor and many volunteers in the church, we have been able to make a successful VBS week each summer. Here are a...
Apply now for church worker scholarships and debt retirement
Plan now for spring 2022 scholarship and debt retirement application deadlines College Student Aid Nebraska District financial support is available to anyone preparing for full-time service in the church. Applicants must be enrolled at a Concordia University System...
Set Apart to Serve: As your child grows up, encourage them to serve the church
Every church worker was once a child. As your child grows up, encourage them to serve their Lord and His church in full-time work. What can I do to encourage my child to consider church work? The most important quality of every church worker is their faith in Jesus...
Campus Ministry a Refuge in a Chaotic World
Campus ministry can help keep students connected to the Body of Christ through regular worship opportunities, Bible studies, relationships with mature Christians, and fellowship in a Christian atmosphere, continuing to help them grow in their personal relationship...
Siouxland Hispanic Ministry Update
Water Is Thicker Than Blood An update from Rev. Paul Flo: Last month, we had the joy of coming together with our brothers and sisters from Storm Lake and Denison, Iowa, for a joint Thanksgiving service (see the picture below and on the second page). Pastor...
Building Together Campaign Update
Thank you for helping us retire our debt Several years ago, the District took a leap of faith. We moved forward with renovation work on the District Office in Seward and University Chapel in Lincoln before the needed funds were in place. Both buildings needed...
Middle School Students Grow at Gathering
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 On November 13-14, 2021, 321 participants from 30 congregations gathered at the Embassy Suites in LaVista for the...
October is pastor appreciation month
This article is from Rev. David A. Muench, Director of Ministerial Care at Concordia Plan Services. October has always seemed to me to have something of a “quieter” character. It’s not the month of Thanksgiving or Christmas, although thoughts of preparation for them...
Generosity in Your Own Words
How did you learn about being generous? Was it your parents who taught you or did you learn it by experience? Did you know that generosity is a gift from the Holy Spirit? The Apostle Paul references it in his epistle to the Romans, chapter 12. He dictates these words...