The Children’s Christian Concern Society (CCCS) is holding its annual mission conference Nov. 2-3 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Leawood, Kan.  The theme of the gathering is “Well of Blessings,” from Deut. 6:10-11. Rev. Tim and Beth Heiney,…

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 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…

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…

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…

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 –…

Talk about tithing In last month’s commentary, Philip Meinzen urges pastors to talk more about tithing so that Christians may know the “ ‘transactional’ benefits,” “economic vitality,” and “relational benefits” that result from giving the first tenth of their income…

By Uwe Siemon-Netto Christopher Hitchens, the witty British-born journalist and author, earlier this year joined the growing flock of godless writers swamping America’s bookstores with atheist tomes.  This in itself doesn’t bother me.  The man is entitled to his opinion, and…

The LCMS Board for Mission Services seeks to fill the following two positions in the Department of Development Services: Principal gifts officer — south. This position is responsible for raising gift funds for budgeted ministry priorities; developing and implementing a prospecting…

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 Beginning two-octave set of handbells or handchimes. …

RALPH L. WOEHRMANN, Springfield, Ill., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  TERRY HOEFT, Livonia, Mich., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.  Correspondence…

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH–MISSOURI SYNOD Salary information The Synod’s policy of full financial disclosure provides for making available to members of the Synod (congregations, pastors, teachers and others on the roster), on written request, the salary grid scales of all synodical…

Three new vendors are now on the list of companies that provide discounts for LCMS churches and schools through the Synod’s Group Purchasing Agreement (GPA): Consolidated Fire Protection — the largest independently owned fire-protection and life-safety company in the United…

The Open Arms Institute is offering a training conference on “Connecting with your Community through Child Care Ministry” Nov. 8-10 at the Mainsail Suites and Conference Center in Tampa, Fla. The three-day conference is open to anyone with an interest…

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host its fall Lay Bible Institute from 7 to 9 p.m. on four Wednesdays — Oct. 3, 10, 17, and 24 — on its campus. The topic, “Responding to Conflict … Christian Style,” will be…