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Allan R. Buss
Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss
After 28 years as a parish pastor in the LCMS Northern Illinois District, Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss was elected president of the LCMS Northern Illinois District in 2018. During his presidency, the one thing everything we do will serve is “keeping the main thing the main thing”, faithfully serving the Gospel of Jesus Christ and sharing it in our community and the world.
Commentary – Read President Buss’s articles originally published in the district communications.
Contact the district president’s office:
- When questions arise regarding doctrine and practice
- When there is a pastoral vacancy in a congregation
- When assistance is needed with a parish crisis or conflict management
- When a change requires updating a church worker’s official status or record
Tools for a pastoral vacancy in a congregation:
Calling Manual (PDF) – Forms and guidelines for calling a pastor
Call documents – Email president@nidlcms.org
Purchase of Temporary Pastoral Services (PDF) – Updated December 2019
Video Messages from President Buss
“We don’t have answers but . . .
Jesus does have the answer.
Jesus does have us.
Jesus does have you.”
Helpful information
LCMS Handbook – February 2017 update
NID Bylaws – 2015
District Convention Proceedings – 2018
District Annual Report – 2019
Marriage Policies for Congregations
Protecting Your Ministry – legal guidelines NEW
For District – Update information online.
For Synod – Rostered commissioned workers must fill in CMIF online. Contact Rosters, Statistics, and Research Services 888-843-5267 or rosters.stats@lcms.org for personal log-in access.
Task Force on Stewardship of District Resources
Resolution 2-07 from the Northern Illinois District 59th Convention required the establishment of a task force and release of a report of their findings.