Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod July 15 elected Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick to his third three-year term as president of the 2.5 million-member church body.  The convention also re-elected Dr. William Diekelman to his…

With a 96.6 percent “yes” vote, delegates to the 2007 Synod convention adopted a resolution (6-02) supporting adult stem-cell research that does not involve destruction of human life. Nothing that stem cells have the potential of helping treat diseases such…

Delegates to the 2007 Synod convention adopted separate resolutions that aim to resolve conflicts between the Synod Board of Directors and the Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM), and that affirm the Synod’s dispute-resolution process. To resolve conflicts between the Board…

Delegates to the Synod’s 63rd Regular Convention said they “stand ready to serve” if President Gerald B. Kieschnick and two-thirds of the 35 district presidents decide that a special convention should be called to amend the Synod’s structure and governance.…

Installation of all those elected at the Synod’s 63rd Regular Convention — including LCMS officers and board and commission members — will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at The Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus, Concordia…

Bolstered by gifts brought to its 63rd Regular Convention, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s 2007 National Offering has reached $455,105. Of that figure, $179,219 was contributed during the six-day convention.  Delegates had been encouraged to bring offerings from their home congregations…

Concordia Publishing House’s Lutheran Service Book — Pew Edition has won the 2007 FiberMark Specifier Award in the religious publishing category. FiberMark representatives described the hymnal’s design as “subtle, yet beautiful.” The award was presented June 29 at CPH in…

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 Lutheran Book of Worship, 200 copies in good…

The LCMS Board for Communication Services (BCS), St. Louis, seeks resumes from interested candidates for the position of public relations coordinator. The public relations coordinator reports to the manager of Public Affairs and Media Relations and is responsible for assisting with…

The LCMS Commission on Worship, St. Louis, is seeking nominations for an executive director.  The executive director reports to the Commission, which is responsible to the president of the Synod.  The executive director is responsible for administering the functions and…

BRANT A. ENGEL, Milford, Mich.; MARTIN HERZOG JR., LaGrange, Texas; and PAUL E. NEHRIG, Lake Helen, Fla., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  VICTORIA BOEDER, Nampa, Idaho; LINDA G. BUFFINGTON, San…

The Ablaze! initiative to share the Gospel with 100 million people worldwide by 2017 is “one of the best ideas that has emerged from The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod,” according to Rev. Mario Lehenbauer, second vice president of the Evangelical Lutheran…

By James Heine As he looks forward to his third term as president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick says a half-dozen items will top his priority list for the next three years. At the top of…

HOUSTON—Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod completed elections for all positions today (July 18). The results are listed by board or commission: Board for Black Ministry Services(1 ordained minister, 1 commissioned minister, 1 layperson)Ordained minister:Samuel…

HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod adopted six missions-related resolutions on the final day of business (July 19). Two were related to the Synod’s 30 “partner” church bodies worldwide: • Res. 1-10 asks all…

HOUSTON – Delegates to the 63rd Regular LCMS Convention approved some changes and “tweaking” to two Synod Bylaws with action on lengthy resolutions offered by the Floor Committee for Planning and Administration. The action finished the work of that committee…