From President Scharr: Small Church Support
Small Church Support Since the Industrial Age began over two centuries ago there has been significant demographic change in the United States. By 1880 urbanization was in full growth mode. […]
Read moreFrom Schools & General Executive Jeffrey Fick: Building Up the Body of Christ
Building Up the Body of Christ As we begin the month of February, we are reminded that our Lutheran education mission is to nurture the faith of our children while […]
Read moreFrom President Scharr: District Convention 2025
District Convention We are only weeks away from the 60th Regular Convention of the Southern Illinois District. Please check that you are registered and have signed up for the meals. […]
Read moreEvent: “Necessary Masculinity”
“Necessary Masculinity” Event at St. Paul, Hamel Pastor Jeff Hemmer, author of Man Up: The Quest for Masculinity, will be presenting at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hamel on Saturday, January 18th […]
Read moreHearts for Jesus – 2025
Hearts for Jesus – 2025 The Hearts for Jesus project in the Southern Illinois District for 2025 is to support the Lansdowne Community Initiative founded by Unity Lutheran Church, East […]
Read moreFrom Schools & General Executive Jeffrey Fick: Trust the Lord for Guidance
Trust the Lord for Guidance We look to the new year with all sorts of plans and intentions. Psalm 37: 23 & 24 says, “The steps of a man are […]
Read moreFrom President Timothy Scharr: As the Lord Wills
As the Lord Wills “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make […]
Read moreEvent: Small Church Summit
Calling Small Churches – Join the Summit this Winter Congregations are invited to join with Central Illinois for a day of learning. Central Illinois District’s Evangelism Executive Ken Schurb serves […]
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