Missions is More Than a Tagline
Silent and serene, the empty church invites reflection as sunlight filters through its stained glass windows. In my previous call, we had the Northern Illinois District has a cool tagline, New Starts…New Believers (NSNB). For twelve years, it was the guiding vision for our district missions. We set aggressive goals 125 new church plants by the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation. Unfortunately, we did not reach those lofty goals, but God allowed us to see church leaders,…
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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.
