The Southeastern District has set a goal to begin 100 new ministries by 2017. Contact Rev. Glenn Lucas, Executive Director of Mission Development, if your congregation is interested in starting a new mission.

Renewal Congregations - Rev. Bill Seaman is the SED Director of Renewal. The renewal process is for congregations with plateaued or declining membership.

(future link)  Supported Missions: Information about ministries in the SED supported through your partnerships through Ablaze For God's Mission funds, Mission Partnership Support, and direct gifts to the SED.

The Southeastern District is committed to providing useful resources for missional congregations and church plants. Below you will find resources we believe will be helpful to you as your ministry shares the gospel of Jesus and transforms the community where God has placed you.

If you have a resource to recommend please contact the Mission & Ministry office. If you are looking for a specific resource please email please contact your Regional Mission & Ministry Facilitator as listed.

Mission and Ministry Resources

Circuit Ablaze Grant
The overarching goal of the Circuit Ablaze! Grant is to support the development and initiation of new missions and new ministry outreach efforts. Grant funds are based on contributions to Our Mission Journey and the Ablaze! for God's Mission funding efforts. Applications are reviewed by the Circuit Mission Committees where they exist and the Circuit Pastors in other cases. Grants will be awarded twice yearly.

District Mission Grants
The Southeastern District accepts mission grant applications July - August each year. The grant applications and instructions will be available each July. For information about the grant application process and deadlines contact Glenn Lucas at glucas@se.lcms.org or 703-971-9371 ext. 206. If you are completing an application and need please contact your Regional Mission & Ministry Facilitator.