Welcome to the Church Door
The Church Door is a page for various announcements, requests, postings, and major calendar events in which members of the Texas District may find interest.
2010 Theological Convocation
Mark your calendar's. From April 12-14 the Texas District will sponsor a Theological Convocation considering "Two Kinds of Righteousness." For more information click here.
Trailblazers: DCE Celebration
Texas District DCE's, DCE graduates of all Concordia Universities and others interested in DCE ministry are invited to a day-long celebration of DCE ministry at Concordia University Texas. Together we will celebrate 50 years of DCE ministry in the LCMS and 10 years of the DCE program at Concordia University Texas. RSVP by March 1st. To view and download the brochure for this event click here.
Comments on Healthcare
While pleased to see the House of Representatives add the Stupak amendment excluding abortion coverage to the health care bill recently passed, the Board of Directors of Lutherans For Life urges caution. To read the rest of this statement from Lutherans for Life, click here.
Synodical Convention and Various Calendar Dates
Information Concerning
the Election of Delegates for the Synodical Convention
to be held in Houston, July 10-17, 2010.
The Calendar: 2009
Some Dates for the Year
Texas District Theological Convocation, April 12-14, 2010
Background Checks for Volunteer Workers
Looking to do a background check for your volunteers? Talk with your Insurance Underwriter and ask them for their advice.
If you are looking for a vendor, go to your favorite search engine and type in "background check for church volunteers" or click on one of the following links. (The Texas District is not compensated by any company to provide this list and is not endorsing any company listed below.)
Protect My Ministry is an employment and volunteer background screening company established to assist churches, schools and other faith-based organizations in implementing and maintaining a thorough background screening process.
other agencies