Other possible resources include histories of other congregations the pastor served, official publications of the synod and graduation pictures. Reproduction of pictures is available for a nominal fee. Researching Your Lutheran Pastor by Mail Researchers unable to come to St. Louis may have research done by CHI's reference staff by mail. This information is especially helpful to congregations seeking to compile a church history that includes their former pastors. Biographical Records are also useful to genealogists who are researching a Lutheran pastor.
General research is also available.
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