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

“What if caring for your own well-being could strengthen your ministry, your joy, and your daily walk with God?” That’s the heart behind our new CNH District wellness initiative, Healthy Living, Healthy Serving. In 2026, we’re inviting every church worker to take simple, meaningful steps toward physical, mental, and spiritual health so that as we serve others, we do so from a place of strength, not exhaustion. In partnership with Concordia Plans, the CNH District is launching

Pastor Dayton Dangel was installed at Trinity Redding, July 12. Pastor Dangel will be serving alongside Pastor Brian Cummins for the rest of the year. He was given his call from Concordia, St. Louis earlier this year. We thank God for his arrival to the CNH District!

The 2026 LCMS National Convention wrapped up July 23 after a full week in Phoenix, and if you missed any of it (or just want to relive the highlights), there's plenty to dig into. You can still watch the whole thing through the livestream archives! Want a quick daily recap of the Convention? We got you covered too July 19 I July 20 I July 21 I July 22 I July 23 ‘Christ Is Risen! Tell the Next Generation’ The theme for 2026–2029 National Offering reflects the church’s call to