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.
District Delgates Chosen for Synod Convention
The following have been named as delegates from the Nebraska District circuits to the Synod's Convention being held in Milwaukee, July 29–August 3, 2023. For more information about the upcoming 2023 LCMS Convention, please visit...
Time to Get College Students Signed up for Lutheran Campus Ministry
As we look ahead to the end of another school year and graduation of high school students, we're reminded that it’s important to help college students get connected to campus ministry, which can help keep them connected to the Body of Christ through regular worship...
Giddings Installed as Campus Pastor
Give thanks for the installation of Rev. Michael Giddings as campus pastor at University Lutheran Chapel in Lincoln! Pastor Mike and his wife Lynelle, along with their son Jesiah, are looking forward to life in Nebraska and the opportunity to serve this unique, young...
2022 Middle School Gathering Our Largest Yet
A total of 457 participants from 32 congregations attended the 2022 Middle School Youth Gathering held on November 12-13 at the Holiday Inn in Kearney—the largest number so far at the District’s annual Middle School Gatherings. The 2022 Gathering was centered on the...
Trinity, Lincoln Awarded Synod Life Match Grant Funds
Trinity, Lincoln Awarded Synod Life Match grant funds The people of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod love children and families, and they demonstrate this love through many acts of mercy in their communities. To support these local pro-life efforts — both big...
Leadership Learning Communities
Leadership Learning Communities (LLC) create environments for pastors to practice learning, change, and growth while also practicing postures of Christian community. These communities address the need for intentional, ongoing pastoral formation beyond the Seminary...
People of Hope for This Time
From the District President: People of Hope for This Time So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 Hope is one of the three virtues of the Christian life, along with faith and love (ἀγάπη). Hope is...
Campus Ministry Bears Eternal Fruit
Calling a Campus Pastor After serving the University Lutheran Chapel for more than 25 years, Rev. Bill Steinbauer was called to serve Christ, Lincoln, and the Chapel is now vacant for the first time in many years. Rev. Ryan Matthias, campus pastor at Concordia...
E1HW expands online access
Every One His Witness® (E1HW), the Synod’s resource for equipping Lutherans to share the Gospel with the people they encounter in their everyday lives, is now available to everyone interested in strengthening their witness of Jesus Christ. Access to the resources on...
District President’s Report to Convention
The 20th Convention of the Nebraska District LCMS was held June 24-25, 2022 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. One of the first items on the agenda of each Convention is the District President's report which summarizes the mission and ministry of the previous...