Lutherans For Life (LFL) maintains a “speakers bureau” that can provide experienced pro-life speakers for rallies, conventions, Bible studies, workshops, schools, or worship services. Available speakers, including LFL Executive Director Dr. James I. Lamb, can address any number of life…

By Paula Schlueter Ross The war in Iraq has affected every Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod congregation in some way, according to Chaplain Mark Schreiber, director of the Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces. Most, if not all, Schreiber says, have members…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. Dr. Samuel H. Nafzger, executive director of the Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) since 1975, told the commission at its Sept 6-7 meeting that he has decided to accept a formal request from…

Exploring ministry with young adults in Synod congregations, a Jan. 4-6 symposium in Houston sponsored by LCMS Youth Ministry is being designed for all professional and volunteer congregational leaders and educators. Youth Ministry 2008, or “YM2008” for short, the symposium…

In November, the Portals of Prayer editorial committee will be choosing authors for the 2010 issues of the devotion booklet.  The committee is inviting all those interested in writing for Portals to submit four sample devotions — two on assigned…

The 2010 National LCMS Youth Gathering will take place July 17-21 in New Orleans. “New Orleans is once more a vibrant city for meeting the mission of the National LCMS Youth Gathering,” Gretchen Jameson, associate director for LCMS Youth Ministry –…