Caring for Those Who Serve: Building a Culture of Wellness in Lutheran Congregations
A man sits in serene Meditation, facing the vast ocean as the gentle waves create a calming backdrop. By Rev. Dr. B. Keith Haney In nearly every Lutheran congregation, ministry moves forward because faithful people show up—day after day—to preach, teach, visit, organize, pray, counsel, and serve. Pastors, deaconesses, church staff, educators, musicians, and volunteers carry Christ’s Love into countless unseen moments of care. Yet many who serve the Church do so while quietly carrying…
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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.
