About the Atlantic Mission Region
The Atlantic Mission Region (AMR) is comprised of 4 of the 34 mission districts of the NALC. These 4 mission districts are:
- The Central Mission District, covering Lebanon, Lancaster, Berks, and Schuylkill counties and the city of Abington in Pennsylvania
- The Northeast Mission District, covering Delaware, New Jersey, New England, eastern New York, and northeastern Pennsylvania
- The Maryland/Virginia Mission District, covering eastern Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia
- The Western Mission District, covering central Pennsylvania west of the Susquehanna River and east of State College, and the area north and south from the New York border to the Maryland border
As of May of 2025, the Atlantic Mission Region was comprised of 47 congregations, some of which are younger and others which have histories of two hundred years and more. Whether older or younger, all of our congregations are focused on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, making disciples, and growing in the grace of God. The AMR and its congregations work to effectively uphold the ministry and mission of the NALC.
The NALC is served by a bishop, and by regional/district pastors who are called deans. The body of the AMR elects a regional dean who serves in an oversight position in the region, is accountable to and supports the work of the NALC Bishop, is a pastor to the district deans and region’s pastors, their families and congregations, and will conduct a ministry of teaching and visitation with pastors and congregations. Additionally, the dean reports to the AMR Council, whose members are also elected by the AMR. All deans are ordained ministers of the NALC. While in the position of dean, pastors may continue to serve under the call of a congregation.
Please use this site to learn more about us, the NALC, the congregations of our 4 mission districts, and our faith. Again, welcome.