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The servant mission of The Kansas District is to equip, encourage and empower
each congregation in its mission vision and Christ-care ministry.

Our Walk Together by President Keith E. Kohlmeier

“With the Lord begin your task, Jesus will direct it.  For His aid and counsel ask, Jesus will perfect it.”

When I was a child, those words of the old hymn were a familiar part of the openings back at Immanuel Lutheran Grade School in Linn, Kansas, and they are apt words for our walk together in the unified work of our Kansas District.

I was raised on a heritage of faith, family, and farm.  These ethics are a part of my being, and I believe that they are a part of the heritage of Kansas congregations and people, whether those settings are rural, urban, or city.  The fact that we are confessional in our approach to the faith is significant, but never enough!  We are called to be confessing the faith in a fashion that is winsome to those in our communities, no matter what the setting, in ways that reveal God’s passion for the men, women, and children who are facing eternity separate from Him because they do now know Jesus Christ as their Savior.  

This is our banner and our credo for the task that we continue together in the name of our God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Dear Jesus, direct and perfect it!  Amen.


You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you
that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide,
so that whatever you ask the Father in my name,
he may give it to you.  John 15:16



Contact Us

President's Office:  800-357-4421 ext. 200 or 785-357-4441 ext. 200

President Keith Kohlmeier:  kekohl@kslcms.org

Tami Lierz, Administrative Assistant:  tami@kslcms.org  

 

President Kohlmeier's Biography

The District President serves as:

Theologian

  • Administers the Word of God in its truth and purity as contained in the Bible and as professed in the Confessions of The Lutheran Church
  • Studies the Word and the world so that he may be more sensitive and responsive to changes affecting the church's mision and ministry.
  • Supervises the doctrine and practice within the District and stimulates theological study of issues that confront the church.

Counselor

  • Consults and works with the Vice Presidents and Circuit Counselors
  • Maintains a pastoral relationship with the called and appointed workers of the District.
  • Represents the District at inter-Lutheran and inter-denominational meetings where these involve the work and concern of the District
  • Consults with congregations on matters pertaining to the mission of the church.

Administrator

  • Represents The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and the Kansas District
  • Directs the District's kingdom work
  • Trains, motivates and supervises the Circuit Counselors
  • Guides congregations, schools and professional church workers through the call process
  • Maintains a roster of professional workers in the District
  • Serves as a member of the Synod Council of Presidents
  • Participates in community and civic affairs as deemed appropriate in his capacity both as a citizen and as the spiritual leader of the District.