Dr. Gerhard Michael Jr. was re-elected by acclamation to his fourth term as president of the Synod’s Florida-Georgia District at the district’s 29th convention, June 9-11 in Lake Mary, Fla. Also elected were: Dr. Dennis Glick of Boca Raton, Fla.,…

Delegates to the 16th regular convention of the LCMS Mid-South District, meeting June 9-12 in Memphis, Tenn., re-elected as president Rev. Kenneth E. Lampe of Eads, Tenn., by acclamation. At the convention, Synod Vice President David Buegler installed Lampe, 58,…

Delegates to the 50th convention of the North Wisconsin District, June 11-13 in Appleton, Wis., elected a new president — Rev. Joel Hoelter of Eau Claire, Wis. Hoelter, 52, was elected on the fourth ballot to his first term.  He…

Rev. Allen Maleske of Kitchener, Ontario, was re-elected to his third term as president of Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) East District at the district’s seventh regular convention, May 28-31 in Ancaster, Ontario. In his acceptance speech, Maleske, 63, said the joys…

Rev. Russell Sommerfeld of Seward, Neb., was re-elected to his second three-year term as president of the Synod’s Nebraska District at the district’s 15th convention, June 1-3 in Seward.  Sommerfeld was elected by just over 70 percent of voting delegates…

A new eight-member committee has met twice — once in February and again in May — to prepare for developing resources in “diverse worship” for the Synod. The group’s assignment is a step toward carrying out a resolution adopted by…

Delegates to the LCMS New England District convention, meeting June 1-3 in Springfield, Mass., re-elected by acclamation Rev. James E. Keurulainen of Dedham, Mass., to a fourth three-year term as district president. Also re-elected by acclamation were Rev. Timothy Yeadon,…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. The Synod’s Board of Directors adopted a 2006-07 operating budget for the national church body, took significant actions regarding several Concordia Universities, and made a number of appointments to Synod boards at its May 21-24 meeting…

By Kim Krull Mention spring break, and the poverty-stricken, AIDS-challenged African island of Madagascar may not be the first destination that comes to mind.  Likewise, distributing fish and rice to hungry families is a far cry from frolicking with friends…

Military chaplaincy This is in response to the May Reporter article about LCMS and ELCA representatives discussing military chaplaincy. I am an LCMS Reserve Component Chaplain in the U.S. Navy and pastor of a growing LCMS congregation.  Presently I am…

What can your congregation do? By Paul Hoemann Sending a child away to college is a bittersweet rite of passage for most parents. On the one hand, parents are happy to see their kids maturing.  They are on the path…

Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to purchase.  Items described as “Wanted” or “Available” are sought or may be obtained for shipping costs only. Available The Lutheran Hymnal (approximately 130 red covers). …

The Texas District of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, Austin, Texas, seeks applicants for the position of director of development for Texas Partners in Mission. Qualifications: an active member in good standing of a congregation of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod; a minimum…

KATHERINE M. FARLEY, Brookfield, Ill.; RENEE (RULLMAN) MCLAY, St. Petersburg, Fla.; JEANINNE MEYER, St. Louis; JAN SUE PINKERTON, Garden Grove, Calif.; DANIEL W. PULS, Naples, Fla.; DAWN C. ROBBINS, Garfield, Minn.; SUSAN SCHATTSCHNEIDER, Park Ridge, Ill.; KRISTIE (FOSS) SCHELER, Wixom,…

The Board of Regents of Concordia University, River Forest, Ill., herewith gives notice of intent to grant tenure to Dr. Michael Eschelbach and Dr. Thomas Von Hagel.  Correspondence regarding this intent should be directed to the undersigned within six weeks…