Annette Mains Ministries

The Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County is located in Fort Wayne, Ind. The church promotes its mission through worship and prayer, Bible study, sharing and community services. It organizes several activities and events, such as food collection, Sunday school classes, symposiums and concerts. The Associated Churches has various ministries, including ministries for food collection, infant care, parent education and weekday religious education. It organizes worship programs and receives prayer requests. The church offers a range of services that include religious counseling, community missions and get-togethers. The Associated Churches includes various member churches, such as the Faith Baptist Church, Antioch Lutheran Church, and the Unity Christ Church.

The Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend is located in Fort Wayne, Ind., and offers services, such as ministries, masses, community services, and religious education, stewardship and social justice. It provides various educational programs for school children, adults, and people with disabilities. It also offers discourses on Catholic beliefs, and traditions, practices and values. The diocese also offers training and opportunities for service within parish. Its archive offers various materials on parish history, records of former priests, closed parish materials, and Sacramental Records for Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Its library has a wide collection of books relating to Catholicism. The diocese also serves as a museum that displays artifacts and materials since 13th century. It also offers education and information on various topics, such as church teaching, scripture, spiritual books, marriage and parenting. The cathedral also offers food and medical services for underprivileged and disabled people.

The Mission of Indiana District is to encourage and assist the Christian outreach and nurture of its congregations and other ministries. Indiana District is one of 35 districts of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. The District consists of member congregations from the entire state of Indiana and 37 counties in Kentucky. The administrative offices of Indiana District are located in Fort Wayne. The District was originally organized in 1854 as the Central District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. In 1960 the Central District divided into the Ohio District and Indiana District. Indiana District is organized into four regions with each region having up to eight circuits and each circuit consisting of up to 14 congregations. Pastors, teachers and lay people on the various Councils and the Board of Directors represent each region of Indiana District. Currently there are three councils that are elected every three years by the district in convention. These councils are Outreach, Services and Resources. The convention also elects the offices of the President, Regional Vice Presidents, Treasurer and Secretary, the Board of Directors and several other committees. Indiana District also operates the Church Resource and Supply Center located in the district offices. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15: 5-6 2010 Indiana District Lutheran Church Missouri Synod questions or comments contact webmaster