Grace Place Wellness, a program of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), offers resources to help LCMS ministry leaders and their congregations plan meaningful sabbaticals. A ministry sabbatical, typically three months every four to seven years, provides rest, renewal, and relief from burnout. It's designed as a shared experience benefiting both the church worker and congregation, with guidance on planning, policy development, funding, and re-entry. Coaching support is a

Trinity Lutheran Preschool is a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church in San Rafael, California. Built into the side of a hill in an old rock quarry, Trinity has been a part of the Central San Rafael community since 1938 and at their present location since 1961. The church started an elementary school early on in their development, but it closed shortly thereafter. In 1983, Trinity Lutheran Preschool opened and has been sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ daily for the past 43

After nearly 30 years of dedicated ministry, Mike Mancini will retire as principal of Redeemer Lutheran School on June 5, concluding a remarkable journey that has shaped generations of students and left a lasting imprint on the school community. Mancini’s path to educational ministry was anything but conventional. Raised in a Catholic family and educated in Catholic schools, he discovered early success on the football field. His athletic talent led him to Fresno State Univers

Congratulations to Mrs. Jill Hardin was the recipient of the CNH District Healthy Living Healthy Serving Quarter 1 Challenge, which was to sign up for Vitality through Concordia Plans or whatever wellness incentive program a church worker or family member might have. Jill's name was part of a drawing for $500 cash. We continue to encourage you to sign up for Vitality or another health plan wellness incentive program. For this quarter, we will be having a Walking and Activi

Dayton Dangel (right) received his first call to Trinity Lutheran in Redding, CA at the St. Louis Seminary placement service on Tuesday, April 28. He was the only candidate placed in the CNH this year. Seminarian Ben Wagner, a Concordia University Irvine graduate, and his fiancée Aubrey received a vicarage assignment to Shepherd of the Valley and First Immanuel Lutheran Churches, both in San Jose, CA. Six congregations from the CNH requested candidates from the two seminaries

Redeemer School is a ministry of Bridge City Church in Redwood City, California. Bridge City Church was originally Redeemer Lutheran Church, which was founded in 1926. In 1957, Redeemer Lutheran School was opened to serve the church and the community in and around Redwood City. The school is a TK (Transitional Kindergarten) through 8th grade program with 160 students and approximately 15 full time staff members dedicated to quality Christian education and helping students