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.
Couch Ordained
On September 22, 2018, Paul Couch was ordained as pastor at Bethany Lutheran Brethren Church in Staten Island, New York. Regional Pastor Warren Geraghty led the service.
Laven Installed
On September 9, 2018, Pastor Nick Laven was installed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Torquay, SK and Faith LB Church in Estevan, SK. Regional Pastor Roger Olson officiated.
Johnson Ordained as Elder
On September 2, 2018, Jordan Johnson was ordained as an elder at Living Faith Church in Cape Coral, Florida. Regional Pastor Warren Geraghty officiated.
Rokos and Osterwalder Installed
On August 26, 2018, Greg Rokos and Jeremy Osterwalder were installed as pastors at Resurrection LB Church in Camrose, Alberta. Regional Pastor Roger Olson officiated.
Panicucci Ordained as Elder
On June 3, 2018, Peter Panicucci was ordained as an elder at Faith Chapel Lutheran Brethren Church in Cranston, Rhode Island. Regional Pastor Warren Geraghty led the service.
Helland Called Home
Paula Mabel Helland, age 83, went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 4, 2018 while residing at the Sheridan House in Fergus Falls MN. Mabel was born in Brooklyn NY on September 1, 1934 to Alf and Johanne (Nilsen) Benson. She was baptized in 59th Street Lutheran...
Jonas Ordained as Elder
On March 11, 2018, Rod Jonas was ordained as an elder at Grace Lutheran Brethren Church in Bismarck, North Dakota. Regional Pastor Gary Witkop led the service.