Central Region

The Central Region serves CLB congregations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Ohio.

Central Region Chairman:
Rev. Mark Johannesen

Upcoming Events Related to the Central Region

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Biennial Convention 2026
Jun 13
Church of the Lutheran Brethren
Biennial Convention 2026
Church of the Lutheran Brethren

The Church of the Lutheran Brethren’s Biennial Convention will take place in Fergus Falls, MN. The theme is “Unleash New Leaders,” inviting us to come together to learn and plan how to raise up future leaders of the CLB.

Church of the Lutheran Brethren
Pastors Masters 2026
Sep 21
The Links at Northfork
Pastors Masters 2026
The Links at Northfork

The Annual Pastors Masters is a scramble golf tournament to raise funds to support pastors of the Central Region of the CLB in their spiritual, mental, and physical health.

The Links at Northfork

Message Board

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Central Region
Central Region Convention Registration is Open!
Central Region

Registration for the Central Region Convention is now open! Open this post to find the link.

Central Region

Scholarship Opportunities

The Central Region of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren has created scholarships for students attending the “ROOTED Gap Year Program” and “Lutheran Brethren Seminary”. Directions are included for each scholarship on each file. For additional information, please contact Mark Johannesen at mjohannesen@clba.org

Seminary Scholarships

This scholarship is available to all students currently enrolled at the Lutheran Brethren Seminary who belong to a Lutheran Brethren congregation within the Central Region–Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Application Coming Soon

ROOTED Gap-Year Scholarships

This scholarship fund aids individuals who are currently attending Central Region churches and are seeking ministry programs, such as ROOTED, or certificates that align with the mission of the CLB. Visit the ROOTED WEBSITE

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