About Us
For Christ and for His world, SWD magnifies partnerships, multiplies ministries, and maximizes resources.
Word & Sacrament
Providing oversight in support of Word and Sacrament ministry, through direct counsel regarding staffing, policies, and worker relations
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Mission & Mercy
Resourcing opportunities and means to serve each other and our neighbors, caring for souls through mission work and for bodies through mercy care
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Lutheran Education
Assisting congregations that operate schools with staffing, accreditation, state and federal advocacy, consultation, and professional growth opportunities
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A Little History
The South Wisconsin District, formed in 1916, is one of 35 districts of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Covering the southern third of the state of Wisconsin, the District serves the 82,600 baptized members in 199 churches, 23 preschools, 51 elementary schools, 8 high schools, and 1 university.
In addition to proclaiming the Gospel within our congregations, each of us has the opportunity to help one another do it outside of our own reach, out of our local neighborhoods, or even in another language.
Our elected, called, and appointed staff members serve as advisors and general resources to the members of our District.
Faithful Stewards of the Gospel
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CONGREGATIONS23
PRESCHOOLS51
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS79,717
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Vigorously making known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities and the world
Offering affordable, quality benefits, as well as business solutions that free up ministries to focus on spreading the Word of God
The publisher of the LCMS, dedicated to spreading the Gospel message of Jesus Christ
Providing Christian estate planning services to LCMS members and helping ministries invest the gifts members leave them
Serving as the financial extension of the LCMS, offering funding and resources in support of the Church
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Staff
Elected, called, and appointed to serve the congregations of South Wisconsin
Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador
President
Rev. Greg Hovland
Mission Executive
Dr. Alan Freeman
Education Executive
Robin Mueller
Admin. Assistant
Karen Rayner
Admin. Assistant
Rob Lunak
Paul Reske
Business Manager
