New Here? – Northern Illinois District

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About – to learn about our mission as LCMS Lutheran in Northern Illinois
President’s Office – to find information for filling pastoral vacancies, colloquy certification, vicar forms, pastor SET forms, and District policies
District Staff – to contact staff and office location
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Inc. – to learn about our Synod’s mission, beliefs, ministries, history and structure

Calendar – for events in the NID
Devotions and Prayers – for weekly prayers and devotions
News and Stories – for the lastest news and stories about Lutherans at work in northern Illinois
Podcasts – for devotions and other audio recordings
President’s Commentary – for commentaries that help us unpack and apply our vision to church life everywhere
Videos – to view inspirational and information videos from the NID
Webinars and Zoom meetings – to access a variety of informational and educational presentations hosed by the NID
Subscriptions – to subscribe to our latest publications

District Ministry Partnerships – for information on the following ministries: Lutheran Women Missionary League (LWML), NID Life Task Force, NID Parish Nurse Network, NID Prison Ministry
Intercultural Ministry – to partner in the NID for the development of all ethnic ministries, identifying opportunities to flourish and integrate with surrounding communities, as well as ethnic worship and Bible studies
Ministry Support – to discuss mission in your congregation and learn about partner ministries in the NID
Mission and Ministry – to join us in initiatives in Advancing His Kingdom
Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs) – to learn about independent Lutheran organizations officially recognized by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Inc.

Church Workers – to find professional and personal tools, church worker care team, church worker conferences, resources for churches workers, conferences, and commission minister vacancies
Congregations – to learn about congregational services, listings and locations of District congregations
Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) – for an overview of services from our national partner. They help ministries, individuals and Lutheran businesses invest, grow, and serve
NID Networking Groups – to assist those who work at the church and school, i ncluding those who are not pastors or teachers
Resources – for documents and links useful for calling and hiring, church and school administration offices, church worker personnel concerns, and crisis planning
Schools – to find information on Lutheran school services, as well as listings and locations of District schools including Lutheran preschools, elementary schools, and high schools