All posts tagged Rev. Jacob Quast
Equipping the Saints with Great Joy: International Missions with a Domestic Twist
From January 12-16 of this year, preparation and formation of future pastors and deaconesses of LCC’s partner Church in Nicaragua continued. Seventeen diaconal and seven pastoral students participated in seminary classes focused on the Theology of Worship and sound Proclamation of the Word. The worship…
New pastor for South Sudanese Nuer Lutheran Church Fellowship
CALGARY, Alta. – Rev. Joseph Nhial was ordained and installed on September 7, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church, where he will serve the South Sudanese Nuer Lutheran Church Fellowship. The fellowship has been worshipping in Calgary for more than 20 years, with outreach to other…
Partnering for Long-Term Ministry in First Nations Communities
CANADA – Expanding outreach to Indigenous Peoples has been identified as a key priority by members of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), building on longstanding relationships in First Nations communities across the country. From June 16–17, representatives from LCC, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Lutheran Association of Missionaries…
East Region Church Workers Conference in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – Pastors and deacons of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s East Region gathered April 28-30, 2025, for a conference at Mount Carmel Retreat Centre in Niagara Falls. The conference began with Divine Service in the chapel, with LCC President Timothy Teuscher serving as Celebrant; Rev. David…
Domestic Mission and Ministry Updates from Coast to Coast
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) continues to grow and strengthen its mission and ministry across the country—supporting established congregations while seeking new opportunities to share the Gospel. Rev. Jacob Quast, Director of Domestic Missions, has been traveling from coast to coast to assess how best…
LCC welcomes new Director of Domestic Missions
WINNIPEG – On May 5, Rev. Jacob Quast was installed as Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) Director of Domestic Missions. He began work at LCC’s synodical office in Winnipeg on May 1. “As I enter this new position, it is with deep humility for the trust that…