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Low batteries I empathize with the pastor whose letter appeared in the June “Pressure Points” column.   If I may offer some advice in addition to that offered by Dr. Bruce Hartung, it would be as follows: First, be assured that…

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is giving a $1,424,600 grant this year that will fund 18 projects of Synod boards, commissions and other national ministries. Amounts allocated from the grant range from $6,000 for meetings of Synod leaders who prioritized the…

The undamaged altar and an oil painting of Christ in Gethsemane above it “stood out like a beacon” as a bulldozer tore down the charred walls of the 117-year-old sanctuary of Zion Lutheran Church in Wenona, Ill. “It reminded us…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. Delegates to the 2004 Black Ministry Family Convocation, July 7-11 in St. Louis, decided that national convocations from now on will be in even-numbered years and regional convocations will be in odd-numbered years. In recent years,…

By David L. Mahsman As he stands on the cusp of a new triennium and a second term in office, LCMS President Gerald Kieschnick says three broad areas of synodical work are going to get a lot of his attention:…

ST. LOUIS — In the final action before the close of the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod July 15, delegates commended “preaching and teaching creation.”   This is not the first time that the Synod has spoken…

ST. LOUIS — As a result of action taken July 15 by the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, LCMS congregations may permit women to hold any congregational office that does not involve the exercise of distinctive functions…

ST. LOUIS – Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod convention delegates adopted resolutions supporting health and healing ministries, pregnancy care centers, ministry to people with disabilities, review of birth-control products and quilting ministry in the meeting’s July 15 closing session.             The resolutions,…

ST. LOUIS — With no discussion from the floor, delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today (July 15) passed resolutions to reassign the director of outreach ministry position from the Synod’s Board for District and…

ST. LOUIS — Delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod voted today (July 15) to limit interim chief executive officers to 18 months, unless the Synod president approves extension of their terms. The resolution was amended…

ST. LOUIS — Delegates today (July 15) amended the Synod’s bylaw procedure for filling vacancies on synodically elected boards and commissions.  The list of candidates for such positions will now be prepared by the chairman and two members of the…

ST. LOUIS – Houston will be the site of the 2007 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, said delegates attending the 62nd Regular Convention of the LCMS.  They adopted Resolution 4-06 July 15, noting that Houston offers significant savings in…

ST. LOUIS – A new Board for Pastoral Education was directed to “undertake as its immediate first task a systemic study” of funding models for theological education within The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and put a plan in place within the…

ST. LOUIS — After some debate, delegates to the Synod’s 62nd Regular Convention July 14 adopted a revision of the 2001 Handbook, which contains the church body’s Constitution, Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.  The vote was 921 to 230.  …

ST. LOUIS—Delegates to the 62nd Regular convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod completed elections Wednesday (July 14) for numerous boards and commissions.   The election results, listed by board and commission, include:   • Board for District and Congregational Services:…