Category: Church Worker Updates

The LCMS Northern Illinois District has about a thousand ordained and commissioned church workers that are rostered by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. They serve as pastors, teachers, principals, deaconesses, directors of Christian education, youth workers, directors of family life, parish nurses, ministers of music and the like in our congregations, schools and charitable/human care ministries. Here we share those workers’ milestone events. For more information email us.

Installations, Etc. Click here for the district president’s report of roster changes in the NID — Installations, Ordinations, Commissionings, Transfers in and out, Charters, Disbanding

Pastor Kristopher Whitby Accepts Call, Assistant to the President for Mission and Ministry

The LCMS Northern Illinois District (NID) is pleased to announce that Kristopher Whitby will be serving as Assistant to the President, Mission and Ministry.

Called to Glory – Rev. Charles Mueller, Sr.

Pastor Charlie Mueller, Sr. was welcomed into heaven to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Called to Glory – Henry R. Latzke

Henry R. Latzke traveled to heaven on October 22, 2019.

Matthew Schettler Installed

Rev. Matthew Schettler was installed at Resurrection Lutheran Church on Wentworth Avenue in Chicago on June 29, 2019. We welcome you to the Northern Illinois District!

Dr. Russell P. Dawn Installed as 12th President of Concordia University Chicago

On Sunday, August 25, Concordia University Chicago celebrated the installation of Dr. Russell P. Dawn as its twelfth president.

Alex Marque Ordained and Installed

Rev. Alex Marque was ordained and installed at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Rockford.

Concordia University Chicago’s DCE Program Celebrates the Profession’s 60th Anniversary

In 2019, DCEs are celebrating 60 years of official status in the LCMS.

Rev. Donald William Moll – Called to Glory

Donald (Don) William Moll passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at home in the early hours of June 17, 2019 with family nearby.

Rev. Dr. Thomas Johnson to Serve Ethnic Ministries Development in the Northern Illinois District

“To me it means the privilege of our participating in what Jesus is already doing to usher in his Kingdom.” Rev. Dr. Thomas Johnson

Julian LaMie Ordained and Installed

Julian LaMie is ordained and installed at St. John Lutheran Church, Beecher