Fresh Ideas for the Historic Church: Five Steps to Embrace Change
A majestic historic church stands against a serene evening sky, highlighting its timeless architecture and spiritual significance. How do we define the historic church? The LCMS teaches that the Church exists where the Gospel is purely taught and the Sacraments are rightly administered , and that its mission is the proclamation of the Gospel to the world (cf. Of the Church  and Of the Mission of the Church ).– The LCMS affirms that the Church’s purpose is the ministry of Word and Sacrament ,…
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Rev. Dr. Byrene Haney is a dedicated and experienced pastor with over 31 years of service in multi-ethnic urban congregations. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA, and a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. And a Doctorate of Education from Concordia Univerisity, Irvine, CA. Throughout his career, he has served in various roles, including Senior Pastor at Gospel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI, and Mission Facilitator for the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS.
Currently, Rev. Dr. Haney serves as Assistant to the President in the Iowa District West, where he assists congregations with strategic planning, visioning, outreach, and fostering a culture of generosity and human care. His commitment to connecting faith with community needs and crises has significantly impacted the congregations he serves.
