“Seven Practices of Effective Ministry” for congregations is the focus of the current issue of “Mission Moments,” a free biweekly electronic newsletter from the Center for U.S. Missions in Irvine, Calif. The practices, related by Rev. Glenn A. Lucas, director of…

In their first meeting in at least 10 years, development teams from the Synod’s two seminaries got together with staff from the LCMS Joint Seminary Fund to get to know one another, share strategies, and discuss ways they can work…

All 35 LCMS districts hold their conventions this year — just as they do every three years — starting with North Dakota’s Jan. 22-25 and ending with Central Illinois’ July 9-11. Reporter plans to carry a summary story on each convention, as…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. Wet conditions from intermittent rain and a new parade route didn’t dampen the spirits of an estimated 100,000-plus people — including several dozen under the Lutherans For Life (LFL) banner — who gathered for this year’s…

The family of Ronald Schulz, an American Lutheran who was taken hostage by an Iraqi insurgent group in November, now believes he was killed by his captors. The Schulz family held a memorial service for him Jan. 14 at St. John…

By Paula Schlueter Ross In its quest to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to at least 50 million “unchurched” North Americans over the next 12 years through Ablaze!, LCMS World Mission will be depending on the participation of congregations…

Commentary: Lessons from the late ‘Book of Daniel’ By Gene Edward Veith The controversial TV show “The Book of Daniel” has been canceled after only three episodes, making it one of the biggest bombs in television history.  Christian activists denounced…

For shorter versions of key Reporter stories, downloadable in PDF format and suitable for use in congregational newsletters, go to the online Reporter Digest. Posted Jan. 19, 2006

For shorter versions of key Reporter stories, downloadable in PDF format and suitable for use in congregational newsletters, go to the online Reporter Digest. Posted Jan. 19, 2006

For shorter versions of key Reporter stories, downloadable in PDF format and suitable for use in congregational newsletters, go to the online Reporter Digest. Posted Jan. 19, 2006

For shorter versions of key Reporter stories, downloadable in PDF format and suitable for use in congregational newsletters, go to the online Reporter Digest. Posted Jan. 19, 2006

“Women: Making a Difference” is the theme of the first national conference sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Institute of Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon. The conference, scheduled for May 19-21 at the Manchester East Hotel in Milwaukee, is designed to encourage…

A book of sermons by LCMS Professor Chad L. Bird was published in January by Emmanuel Press, Grand Rapids, Mich.  Bird is assistant professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. The book, Christ Crucified: Lutheran Sermons by…