Mission Focus

More than 200 congregations, plus missions and multi-sites, are in the LCMS Northern Illinois District. The combined membership of these churches is 97,650 baptized believers in Jesus.

Go to our locations page for map of LCMS congregations in northern Illinois.

Please contact a District mission facilitator for the following:

• Rev. Kris Whitby – Assistant to the President, Mission and Ministry
• Rev. Kris.Whitby –  Intercultural Ministry Development

District services to churches include: coaching, networking, culture change, mission strategy, building partnerships, outreach development, leader training, mission grants, and professional development.

Helpful information

Calling Congregations Assessment Survey

Congregation Partnerships (from regional pastor conferences)

Ethnic Worship, Bible Studies, and Fellowship

NID Networking Groups to assist those who work at the church and school, especially those who are not pastors or teachers.

Resources for Church Administration

Online offering/payment page for congregations

Link for uploading Congregational Commitment Form FY2026

Congregational Offering Intent Form 2026 (fillable PDF)

Congregational Offering Intent Form 2026 (PDF for printing)

Congregational Offering Designation Form 2026 (PDF)