LCC welcomes new Director of Domestic Missions

LCC President Timothy Teuscher installs Rev. Jacob Quast as 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 is being shown me by Synod to undertake such a responsibility,” Rev. Quast said. “I am also filled with great joy at the many opportunities our gracious Lord is placing before us to better reach others with His saving Gospel across Canada. I ask that all members earnestly pray to Jesus to bless this work with His Holy Spirit.”

Rev. Quast’s installation took place during regular Sunday worship at Saint James Lutheran Church in Winnipeg. Rev. Dr. Richard Beinert, pastor of Saint James Lutheran, served as liturgist for the service. Lutheran Church–Canada President Timothy Teuscher preached and presided over the installation. A luncheon followed the service.

“Almighty and most gracious God, we give thanks that You send Your people true and faithful servants,” President Teuscher prayed during the installation. “Grant Jacob—as he now begins his service in this position—the direction, aid, and counsel of Your Holy Spirit, that through his labour Your church may be nourished, sustained, and equipped for every good work and built up into Him who is the Head, even Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.”

Rev. Jacob Quast (centre) at his installation as Director of Domestic Missions, alongside LCC President Timothy Teuscher (left) and Rev. Dr. Richard Beinert (right).

As Director of Domestic Missions, Rev. Quast is called to oversee and coordinate LCC’s missions and mercy work within Canada—work he will pursue in conjunction with LCC’s Regional Mission and Ministry Councils (RMMCs). The Director of Domestic Missions will explore new mission opportunities and strategies within Canada, and provide guidance and encouragement to LCC members in our collective mission of sharing the Gospel in Canada.

Given the interconnectedness between domestic and international missions today, Rev. Quast will work closely with Rev. Mark L. Smith, LCC’s Director of International Missions. In addition to his primary responsibility for international missions, Rev. Smith served as Interim Director of Domestic Missions from 2019 until Rev. Quast accepted the call.

Watch The Canadian Lutheran in the weeks to come for a deeper exploration of Rev. Quast’s new position and his work on behalf of the church.

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