Thank you to all of the attenders, speakers and volunteers at this year's Pastors' Conference. We are so grateful for the chance to gather and re-connect with those around our District! The Monday Opening Worship was a wonderful way to begin the time together. Thank you to St. Matthew's, Rocklin for being wonderful hosts! Thank you to those who helped shepherd the event, provide updates from the District and to Good Shepherd, Hayward for leading a wondeful worship time! Also, thank you to...

Theodore (Ted) Hartman was born January 28, 1946, in Fargo, North Dakota. He attended Valparaiso University, Valparaiso IN, receiving his BA in 1968; and he received his MDiv from Concordia Seminary, Springfield, IL, in 1975. His first call was to First Lutheran in Temple City, CA, 1975-1985. The rest of his ministry was in the CNH District, serving at St. John’s, Bakersfield, CA, 1985-1995; Our Savior, Livermore, CA, 1995 – 2005; and Mission Counselor for the CNH District, 2005 - 2018. As an...

The CNH District Worker Wellness initiative presents a Counseling & Coaching opportunity to meet the ever-changing ministry landscape and needs of our professional church workers. This resource is for Pastors, DCEs, School Administrators, Teachers, and their immediate family members. BY THE NUMBERS Counseling 21 individuals have either received services or reached out for assistance $1,350 have been given from District funds to help provide financial assistance Coaching 11 participants in the...