LARRY BEHNKEN, New Brighton, Minn., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. RENATA J. ANDERSON, Morton, Ill.; LINDA BUSS, Glendale, Wis.; KATHLEEN FISCHER, Houston, Texas; KAREN F. HAAKE, Oak, Neb.; DEBRA A.…
Letters to the Editor, August 2005
Well done, CPH! Hats off to Concordia Publishing House for the outstanding work it is doing for our Synod and for the church at-large. I just received a copy of Concordia: A Reader’s Edition of the Book of Concord, and…
Theological conference to focus on pastor, laity roles
Packets of “homework” have been sent to more than 225 individuals who will participate in the Model Theological Conference focusing on the theme of “The Congregation’s Ministry and Mission: Who’s in Charge Here?” The conference will be held Aug. 23-25…
Call for Nominations: Director of News and Information
The LCMS Board for Communication Services (BCS) is seeking nominations for the position of director of News and Information. This position reports to the executive director of Communications and is responsible for serving as the executive editor of the Synod’s…
Christ, not commandments, foundation of Christian faith
The following commentary by Dr. E.H. Zimmermann, former president of the Synod’s Indiana District, appeared July 25 in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. In this column, Dr. Zimmermann refutes a previous commentator who asserted that the public display of the Ten…
Pressure Points with Dr. Bruce Hartung
Our congregation is in a pickle over a major conflict. People have grouped themselves into clusters and speak to the opposing side only in the most uncivil terms. They are at each other’s throats at voters assemblies. And communion! Some…
Former veep Preus now heads Luther Academy
Since March of this year, Rev. Daniel Preus, first vice president of the Synod from 2001 to 2004, has assumed the role of full-time director of The Luther Academy, the St. Louis-based society that, according to its mission statement, “promotes…
30 int'l Lutheran leaders to discuss `confessions`
With “The Lutheran Confessions” as its theme, the International Lutheran Council (ILC) will observe significant anniversaries of the Augsburg Confession and the Book of Concord during its biennial meeting from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2 in Berlin. This year marks…
More attacks biggest concern of partner church in England
No members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE) lost their lives in terrorist bombings of three London subways and a bus on July 7. Yet, with their fellow citizens, they remain shaken and troubled by the events that…
Registration opens for mission conference for college students
“From Cowboys to City Slickers: Breaking Stereotypes!” (1 Cor. 9:22-23) is the theme for this year’s Beautiful Feet mission conference for college students. Registration is now open for the conference, to be held Nov. 3-6 at Concordia University at Austin…
People in the news
Bobbie Lautenschlager of St. Louis began serving July 1 as executive director of Lutherans in Medical Missions (LIMM), an association of Lutheran health-care professionals and laypeople who are “committed to the support of Christ’s healing ministry worldwide.” Lautenschlager, a registered…
Mequon to kick off 125th year with author-humorist Bimler
In honor of its 125th anniversary, Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, is planning a special kick-off celebration Aug. 27 with a free dinner buffet followed by a presentation by author and humorist Dr. Richard Bimler titled “One Blessing After Another.” Bimler has…
Lutherans in Black ministry gather to share ideas
Ten regional Black ministry convocations are being held this summer and fall to give Lutherans involved in Black ministry opportunities to discuss local issues and hear about the “vision” of the Synod’s Board for Black Ministry Services. The local events also…
Retreat for homeschoolers set for August
Registration is still open for a five-day retreat for Lutheran families who home school. The “Feed My Lambs” retreat will be held Aug. 23-27 at Lutheran Memorial Camp in Cardington, Ohio. Theme of the gathering is “The Ordinaries of the…
Mequon to host parish nurse, health conference
Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, is sponsoring this fall an educational conference for parish nurses and congregational health workers. The four-day intensive conference, “The Concept and Practice of Parish Nursing and Congregational Health,” will be held on four consecutive Wednesdays — Sept.…