Song Pan was ordained and installed as the Mandarin speaking pastor at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit on August 9. President Mike Lange conducted the ordination for Pan who entered the LCMS by pastoral colloquy*. Shiu Ming Lau proclaimed the word and installed Pan who has served the fledgling Mandarin group for more than 2 years. Circuit 1 pastors and LINC Bay Area representatives joined to celebrate. All 3 language groups of LCHS (Cantonese, English and Mandarin) cele

Luther Cameron (left) and Isaiah Mudge (right) have served as vicars under Pastor Rob Weller Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, pastored by Rob Weller, and First Immanuel Lutheran Church (San Jose) entered a partnership in 2023 to apply for a vicar which would serve at both congregations. First Immanuel is vacant and the vision for the partnership was to be able to provide First Immanuel with consistent pastoral care. Shepherd of the Valley had a house that wasn't being

School administrators, directors, and pastors serving our Lutheran schools are invited to join us for the annual Joint Meeting of School Leadership. Friday, September 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CNH District Ministry Center (Livermore, CA) Lunch will be provided for $15 This yearly gathering brings together key leaders from Lutheran schools and early childhood centers throughout the CNH District for learning, conversation, and time to connect with one another. Our presenter w

Ellery Steffenson was installed as pastor at St. John’s Petaluma, CA on August 8. Pastor Stuart Sultze, who filled much of the vacancy pulpit supply preached for the service and Circuit Visitor Jim Beyer conducted the liturgy. President Lange conducted the rite of installation. Circuit 14 pastors were well represented for the installation. Ellery and his wife Megan have four young children.

Ten years ago, Reverend Muluneh Taye and his wife, Liya, planted a seed. They founded Reverend Muluneh Taye Ministries, a nonprofit devoted to discipling young adults and raising up the next generation of Christian leaders. A decade later, that seed has grown into a movement spanning cities across Ethiopia. This year's outreach carried a message titled, "Beyond the Scroll: From Scrolling to Building." It was a call for young adults to set aside digital distraction and root th

Pastoral ministry keeps us moving. There is always another Sunday coming, another meeting, another person who needs care, and another thing that needs our attention. The Pastors Conference gives us a few days to step out of that regular rhythm and gather with brothers who understand the work. This year, Rev. Dr. Leo Sánchez from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will be with us for our keynote and breakout sessions. Along with his time with us, we will worship together, share me