MAP Training – Mission Applied Practice celebrated its 11th year as a cooperative project of the West Coast Districts to educate and orient our newest pastors to both the ministry and the unique missionary context of our three Districts. This training is designed to closely connect our pastors with all three West Coast staffs and to provide them with a stronger support network. MAP is an intentional extension of the LCMS PALS program (Post-Seminary Applied Learning). Over th

What a great couple of days together! This year’s Pastors Conference brought ministry leaders from all across the district for a time to reconnect, recharge, and be Rooted in the Word. We laughed, worshiped, learned, and shared stories of God at work in our congregations. Dr. Matthew Borrasso—pastor, professor, and theologian—challenged us with deep insights into God’s grace and the life of the church today. Sarah Salzberg, an energetic Old Testament teacher and speaker, hel

A group of Pastors, Administrators, Directors, and DCEs participated in a Joint Meeting & Workshop on September 26 with the theme...

DCEs and Youth Leaders in the CNH District, please join us for a time of learning, growing, and fellowship. We know that all of us can...

This past week, The CNH District presented a webinar on our new Care and Coaching Initiative. We had almost 30 people join in with...

Friday, September 26, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm CNH District Office, Livermore Our annual Joint Leadership Meeting & Workshop for...

The Worship Arts Leader initiative (WALi) is a community-building initiative of Concordia University Irvine’s Center for Worship...

The last Sunday in September has been designated by the CNH Board of Directors as Disability Awareness Sunday. People with disabilities...

The 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans was one for the books! From powerful worship and big laughs to deep conversations and...

Held every three years since 1980, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod National Youth Gathering provides thousands of high school age...

The 2025 Santa Cruz beach was a great success with 7 churches represented and over 160 participants. Thank you Julia Tougas (St. Matthew...

What: CNH District Pastors’ Conference When: October 12 – 14, 2025 Where: Embassy Suites, San Rafael, CA ( Map It ) Registration...

Shining Bright in a Secular Age – A Church for the 21st Century Decline, loss of influence, distrust, an uncertain future. These are...

Planting Churches in the First Century: What Luke's Gospel Teaches Us About the Mission of the Church Tuesday, Jul 22 - Thursday, Jul 24,...

At All Times and in All Places: All God's People Pray Tuesday, Aug 12 – Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 Location: Lutheran Church of Our Savior...

Mission Training Center is proud to partner with the education ministries of the the California-Nevada-Hawaii District (CNH), Pacific...

Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 7PM Faith Lutheran Church 1460 Hilby Ave. Seaside, CA 93955 Through music, poetry, and storytelling, songwriter...

In 2024, Holy Cross sent 7 volunteers on a Mission Trip to Cambodia. There, Holy Cross partnered with LCMS Missionary JP Cima, and our...

I just wanted to reach out and introduce myself. My name is Jen de la Motte, and I serve at Good Shepherd Lutheran in Turlock, CA. I’m...

This past Friday (March 21), 180 educators gathered at Our Savior Lutheran Church & School in Livermore for the annual CNH District...