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Gary Janetzke
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Lutheran schools superintendent assists congregations that are operating Lutheran schools with staffing, call lists, accreditation, visits, state and federal advocacy, research, consultation and professional growth for teachers.
- Early childhood education aids congregations start early childhood ministries and bring Christ to little children with consultation, materials conferences, pastoral enrichment and professional growth for teachers.
- Genesis is a resource to assist congregations in starting Lutheran elementary and secondary schools consisting of a one-day consultation and a feasibility study. Contact the District superintendent of schools for more information.
- Strengthening Schools and Congregations is a resource to assist congregations in strengthening and revitalizing Lutheran elementary schools that are experiencing problems, so that the mission of sharing the caring Christ can be more effectively accomplished. Trained consultants are available without cost. Application must be made through the District superintendent of schools.
- Staff development provides seminars and conferences for professional church workers.
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Outreach to Small Town, WI - Portage workshop Nov. 15
 The SWD outreach task force will offer a workshop at St. John, Portage, on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flyer 
Many factors in the church necessitate building a network for leadership training and mission support for rural/small town congregations. Dr. Ralph Geisler, director of the St. Paul Institute for Education ( spife.org) in Concordia, Mo., will prepare you for this mission field.
New Holstein congregation receives unexpected blessings by "fanning the flame"
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 :: 232 Views :: Evangelism
 "What a blessing the Fan into Flame emphasis has been!" said Rev. John Schenck as he reported on the unexpected success of his congregation’s effort to support the Ablaze! movement. When Zion, New Holstein, was asked to participate, Schenck wasn’t sure that it was a good time to do so. What he didn’t know was how God was planning to move the hearts of the congregation's members.
Vision for Spanish Bible with Luther’s Catechism becomes a reality
The missions department had a wonderful surprise the week of June 8 when Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF) executive director, Rev. Dr. Bob Rahn stopped by to visit with  Rev. Dan McMiller. Rahn announced that 11,000 Spanish Bibles, with Catechisms included, are now in print and he presented a few copies to the District. It was a project that was just a vision in 2001, and has now become a reality that will have wide usage in our District and in many other places throughout the world.
Rev. Dr. Robert Rahn (left), executive director for Lutheran Heritage Foundation, shows a new Spanish Bible to Rev. Dan McMiller, South Wisconsin District missions executive.
Prayer breakfast for a summer of peace and hope in the city
 On Saturday, April 12, 2008, over 200 people attended a prayer breakfast for a "Summer of Peace and Hope in the City” held at Bethany Lutheran in Milwaukee’s inner city.
Pictured left to right: State Representative Jason Fields, Alderman and Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., Rev. Chris Ikanih, and Dr. Howard Fuller (former MPS superintendent).
"Evangelgram" features Cedarburg outreach, SWD logo
 The Evangelgram is a monthly publication of LCMS World Mission. It contains useful information, resources, and news regarding outreach efforts in congregations throughout Synod.
The March 2008 edition (PDF) highlights a story about an Ablaze! outreach of First Immanuel, Cedarburg, that first appeared in the January/February 2008 South Wisconsin News. Mention is also made of the new SWD logo that represents the mission statement to make "bold witness" of the Gospel.
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