Speakers and responders addressed the challenges to Lutheran seminaries as 43 church leaders and educators from 21 countries met at the International Lutheran Council (ILC) World Seminaries Conference from March 29 to April 1 in Pretoria, South Africa. The ILC…

Concordia Publishing House has given $467,000 to The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod to support “outreach and mission” in the church body. The check was presented by CPH President and CEO Bruce Kintz to LCMS Treasurer Tom Kuchta during CPH’s March 14-15…

“When I am Weak, He is Strong” is the theme for this year’s “Armed Forces Sunday” observance on May 20.  Free resources are available online to help congregations remember military families and support the Synod’s armed forces ministry. “It is…

Interested volunteers may request applications for an Oct. 17-21 training event in Concordia, Mo., for “The 72 — Partners on the Road,” formerly known as “Harvesters for Christ.”  “The 72” is an outreach ministry of LCMS World Mission.  The training equips…

By Kim Krull A South African orphan captured the caring spirit of the audience that packed a St. Louis concert hall for a celebration to help young people develop their gifts in a country tragically challenged by poverty and disease.…

Responding to a March 23 tornado called “the worst in history” for the city of Clovis, N.M., LCMS World Relief has given an emergency grant of $16,500 for relief work there. Clovis, with a population approaching 40,000, is at the east-central…

In the aftermath of the recent Virginia Tech shootings, Concordia Publishing House has made available on its Web site a number of Bible studies and resources designed for use after a tragedy. All of the resources may be downloaded free…

Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, issued the statement that follows on April 17, the day after the shootings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University that claimed 33 lives. ———— Dear Brothers and Sisters in…

The names of the 20 nominees for the Synod’s second through fifth vice presidents who will be on the ballot at this summer’s LCMS convention have been announced. They are the 20 ordained ministers who received the most nominations from congregations…

LCMS World Mission’s “The 72 –- Partners on the Road” — formerly known as “Harvesters for Christ” –- is now accepting applications from congregations that would like to engage a trained team to help with outreach. The appeal is specifically for congregations…

Registration is open for Lutherans For Life’s 25th National Conference, July 6-8 at the Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center in Omaha, Neb.   “In the Hands of God” is the theme for this year’s conference, which is open to anyone…

By Kim Krull A rising jazz star with deep Lutheran roots and LCMS World Relief/Human Care will kick off a campaign to help South African youth at a concert celebration, April 23, at the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis.…

JAMES D. WEIST, Grand Blanc, Mich., and GARY W. ZAKIAN, Bloomington, Ind., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  MELISSA ECKERT, Coral Springs, Fla.; SUSAN HENRY, New Haven, Ind.; JANET JOHNSON, Salt…

Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, publishing arm of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, is searching for an experienced individual to fill the position of director to lead its Marketing Division.  Duties include overseeing the development and implementation of business plans for…

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. Wanted Parament set for Trinity Lutheran School, Seymour,…

By Uwe Siemon-Netto Theologically, there is really nothing objectionable about the idiosyncratic preference of many Lutherans for the back pews in church. I am sure that God does not care one iota where you sit during the Sunday service, as long…