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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. Dr. Thomas Johnson, Ethnic 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
LCMS 2022 Youth Gathering – District 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