Northwest District (LCMS)

The Northwest District is one of the 35 districts of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS), and encompasses the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington; one Idaho is in the Montana District. The Northwest District includes approximately 267 congregations and missions, subdivided into 25 circuits, as well as 93 preschools, 31 elementary schools and 4 high schools . Baptized membership in district congregations is approximately 65,461. [1]

The Northwest District was formed as the Oregon and Washington District in 1899 when the California and Oregon District was divided, also creating the California and Nevada District; the name was changed to the Northwest District in 1948. District offices are located in Portland, Oregon. The Rev. Paul Linnemann became the district president in 2009 [2]. Delegates from each congregation meet in convention every three years to elect the district president, vice presidents, circuit counselors, a board of directors, and other officers. The 62nd Regular Convention was held June 18–20, 2009 in Portland with the theme "The Spirit Gives Live"(2 Cor 3:6). [3] The 63rd Regular Convention will be held June 21–23, 2012 in Portland, OR with the theme "Walking Toward Oneness" (Eph 4:11-13). [4]

Concordia University in Portland, part of the LCMS' Concordia University System, is located within the district.

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