Kjolhaug Installed
On October 3, 2021, Rev. Luke Kjolhaug was installed as pastor at Elim Lutheran Church in Osakis, Minnesota. LBS President Dr. David Veum officiated.
Scholpp Ordained as Elder
On September 12, 2021, Ryder Scholpp was ordained as an elder at Faith Lutheran Church in Estevan, Saskatchewan. Rev. Nicholas Laven officiated.
Grothe Ordained as Elder
On September 12, 2021, Matt Grothe was ordained as an elder at Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Director of North American Mission Rev. Nick Mundis officiated.
Elders Ordained in Ferndale
On May 16, 2021, Tim Blomquist and Matthew Helland were ordained as elders at Cornerstone Community Church in Ferndale, Washington. Rev. Phil Heiser officiated.
Bronson Installed
On May 16, 2021, Rev. Danny Bronson was installed as pastor at Community of Joy Lutheran Brethren Church in Eagan, Minnesota. Rev. Nick Mundis officiated.
Elder Ordained in Le Sueur
On May 9, 2021, Jared Ronningen was ordained as an elder at Word of Life Church in Le Sueur, Minnesota. Dr. Mark Erickson officiated.
Andersons Called to Boston
Rev. Kristian Anderson and his wife Mary have accepted the call to serve as church planters with Cultivate New England, the partnership of CLB New England churches. Pastor Kristian is from Brooklyn, NY, where he came to faith and began his discipleship journey. He...
Venberg Called Home
Helen (Rodland) Venberg, 80, of Fergus Falls, MN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Helen was born July 8, 1940. She was baptized and confirmed at 59th Street LBC in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in 1958, received...
Werdal Called Home
Esther Evelyn Werdal, 100, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on October 11, 2020. Esther was born December 11, 1919 to Pastor Ole and Caroline Aadland. Esther graduated from Ferndale High School and spent two years at the Lutheran Brethren Bible School in...
Martin Installed as Elder
On September 27, 2020, Dave Martin was installed as an elder at Pilgrim Lutheran Brethren Church in Mentor, Ohio. Rev. Nick Mundis officiated.
Elders Ordained at Hope LBC
On October 18, 2020, Charlie Winkels and Eric Swenson were ordained as elders at Hope Lutheran Brethren Church in Barnesville, Minnesota. Pastor Kevin Skaret officiated.
Peter Bradford Installed
On September 27, 2020, Rev. Peter Bradford was installed as pastor at Hope Community Church in Nanuet, New York. Rev. Ryan Nilsen officiated.
Tim Collins Installed
On September 13, 2020, Rev. Tim Collins was installed as pastor at Inspiration Lutheran Brethren Church in Breckenridge, Minnesota. Rev. Troy Tysdal officiated.
Marion Werdal Called Home
Marion Grace Kivley Werdal, 96, of Fergus Falls, MN died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Marion was born June 20, 1924, in Bellingham, WA. She married Morris Werdal on March 13, 1943. Marion and Morris served as ministers of the gospel, both in North American churches...
Evelyn Olson Called Home
Evelyn Louise Sather Olson, 92, of Shoreline, WA died Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Evie was born August 19, 1928. She grew up in Bigfork, MN. Evie accepted Jesus at a young age and felt called to be a missionary. Evie graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus...
For God’s Glory
On April 26, Linda Bengtson, Lutheran Brethren International Mission missionary in Japan, changed her profile picture on her Facebook page to feature the following statement: “Life is fragile. Handle with prayer.” Two days later, her husband Dean suffered a major...
Prayerfully Optimistic
On July 31, Matt Smith and a friend, wanting to take a break from French language study, decided to rent motorcycles for a ride into the mountains around Albertville, France. Both were experienced riding cycles, so they embarked on a day enjoying the beautiful scenery...
Smith Ordained
On January 26, 2020, Zachary Smith was ordained as pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in West Union, Iowa. Rev. Jim Erickson officiated.
Rokos Ordained
On January 26, 2020, Greg Rokos was ordained as pastor at Resurrection Lutheran Brethren Church in Camrose, Alberta. CLBC President Jon Overland officiated.
Elders Ordained in Fullerton
On January 19, 2020, Rick Fuller and Bob Bestian were ordained as elders at Calvary Community Church in Fullerton, CA. President Paul Larson officiated.