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Author: Christena Estby

Church Worker Care Team Provides Listening Ear And Spiritual Support

Church Worker Care Team Provides Listening Ear And Spiritual Support

Professional church workers in the District are encourage to utilize the service of the Church Worker Care Team!

Christena Estby October 3, 2025October 2, 2025 Advancing His Kingdom Read more

October 2025 Ministry Theme: Urban Ministry

October 2025 Ministry Theme: Urban Ministry

Our October 2025 Ministry Theme is Urban Ministry in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby October 1, 2025September 29, 2025 Advancing His Kingdom Read more

2nd Annual Lay Leadership Summit Equips District Church Leaders

2nd Annual Lay Leadership Summit Equips District Church Leaders

The LCMS Northern Illinois District recently hosted the 2nd annual Lay Leadership Summit!

Christena Estby September 17, 2025 Around the District Read more

Rev. David Szeto Installed as Pastor at Bethel, Westmont

Rev. David Szeto Installed as Pastor at Bethel, Westmont

We welcome Rev. Szeto and his family to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby September 15, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Gary Schultz Installed as Pastor at St. Paul, Aurora

Rev. Gary Schultz Installed as Pastor at St. Paul, Aurora

We welcome Rev. Gary Schultz and his wife to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby September 3, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more

September 2025 Ministry Theme: Co-Workers for the Kingdom

September 2025 Ministry Theme: Co-Workers for the Kingdom

Our September 2025 Ministry Theme is all about available Network Groups in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Advancing His Kingdom Read more

Called to Glory – Walter Claassen

Called to Glory – Walter Claassen

Walter Claassen passed away on August 12, 2025.

Christena Estby August 20, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. John Sharp Installed as Pastor at Good Shepherd, Rock Falls

Rev. John Sharp Installed as Pastor at Good Shepherd, Rock Falls

We welcome Rev. Sharp and his family to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby August 13, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Michael Tanney Installed as Pastor at St. John, Island Lake

Rev. Michael Tanney Installed as Pastor at St. John, Island Lake

We welcome Rev. Tanney and his wife, Catherine, to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby August 12, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Ethan Boester Installed as Associate Pastor at St. James, Chicago

Rev. Ethan Boester Installed as Associate Pastor at St. James, Chicago

We welcome Rev. Boester and his wife, Krista, to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more
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