Harper Installed
Mars Harper III was installed as Intern Pastor of Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church in Sidney, Montana. Regional Pastor Gary Witkop officiated.
NAM Restructure
One sure trait of living things is the desire to live; it envelops a host of urges consciously pursued and subconsciously automatic—from eating to working to breathing. At its most poignant expression this desire to live, particularly when threatened,...
Heggland Ordained as Elder
On December 2, 2018, Andrew Heggland was ordained as an elder at Bethany Lutheran Brethren Church in East Hartland, Connecticut. Regional Pastor Warren Geraghty officiated.
Arve Christofferson Called Home
Arve Harold Christofferson, 91, long-time resident of Bozeman, Montana, died April 4, 2019 in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by his family. He trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior, loved and prayed for his family. He faithfully served God and the Church...
Thank you Ruth!
On April 11, 2019, during the Spring Council of Directors meeting in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Ruth Vallevik was honored for her thirteen years of service as the Director of Women’s Ministries for the Church of the Lutheran Brethren. Her final day in that...
Monsen Ordained as Elder
On April 21, 2019, Joel Monsen was ordained as an elder at the Lutheran Brethren Church of Nampa, in Nampa, Idaho. Rev. Jeremy Wilson officiated.
Rehberg Ordained as Elder
On February 24, 2019, Garth Rehberg was ordained as an elder at Grace Community Church in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Regional Pastor Warren Geraghty officiated.
Pastoral Candidate Retreat 2019
From January 23-25, 2019, President Paul Larson and the CLB Regional Pastors met with Pastoral Candidates from throughout the CLB at Inspiration Point Retreat Center.
Christian Theologies in Asia
January 21-25, 2019, Dr. Gaylan Mathiesen of LBS taught a 30-hr. intensive class on Christian Theologies in Asia for twelve Ph.D. students at Concordia Theological Seminary.
Johnson Ordained
On January 6, 2019, Pastor Alan Johnson was ordained at Community Church of Joy in Sammamish, Washington. Regional Pastor Phil Heiser officiated.
Joyal Ordained
On December 9, 2018, Nicholas Joyal was ordained at Living Hope Lutheran Brethren Church in Beaumont, Alberta. Regional Pastor Roger Olson officiated.
Elders Ordained at Rock of Ages
On October 28, 2018, Dale McLerran and Dave Wills were ordained as elders at Rock of Ages Lutheran Brethren Church in Seattle, Washington. Regional Pastor Phil Heiser officiated.
Glasgow Ordained
On October 28, 2018, Bob Glasglow was installed as an elder at Mount Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania. Regional Pastor Warren Geraghty officiated.
Poore Ordained
On November 18, 2018, Pastor Bill Poore was ordained at Yellowstone Lutheran Brethren Church in Billings, Montana. Regional Pastor Gary Witkop officiated.
Skones Installed
On October 21, 2018, Scott Skones was installed as pastor at Living Word Fellowship in Dickinson, North Dakota. Regional Pastor Gary Witkop officiated.
Johannesen Installed
On October 21, 2018, Mark Johannesen was installed as pastor at True Life Church in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Gaylan Mathiesen led the service.
Rostvedt Installed
On October 7, 2018, Ty Rostvedt was installed as pastor at Salem Lutheran Brethren Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Regional Pastor Stan Olsen officiated.
Pangman Installed
On September 23, 2018, Rev. Brandon Pangman was installed as pastor at Emmaus Road Church in DeWitt, Iowa. Rev. Andrew Foss officiated.
Stenberg Ordained
On September 16, 2018, Pastor Daniel Stenberg was ordained as pastor at Calvary Lutheran Church in Bergenfield, New Jersey. Regional Pastor Warren Geraghty led the service.
Kjolhaug Ordained
On September 23, 2018, Lukas Kjolhaug was ordained as pastor at Bunker Hill LBC in Princeton, New Jersey. Regional Pastor Warren Geraghty led the service.