Concordia Publishing House has donated 2,600 children’s Christmas books to the “Marine Toys for Tots” annual drive in St. Louis as part of the company’s “Give a Gift, Share a Gift” campaign. The books were delivered Dec. 19 by CPH…

By Joe Isenhower Jr.  INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — As the economy continued to grab headlines and cause widespread stress and uncertainty, Missouri Synod leaders meeting here Nov. 21-23 emphasized that Christian leaders react differently —  because of their faith —…

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans announced Nov. 20 that Dr. Brad Hewitt has been promoted to senior executive vice president and chief operating officer.  Hewitt, 48, most recently served as Thrivent’s senior vice president of Fraternal Operations.  Prior to joining Thrivent…

The new home of Concordia University Texas, Austin — some 12 miles from its former 23-acre site — includes a nearly 250-acre nature preserve with wetlands, caves, and dense woods.  The preserve gives the university a unique character, say the…

Gerald B. Kieschnick, president of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, released a special Christmas message Dec. 12.  Following is the text of that message. “O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the…

The AALC/LCMS Commission on Fellowship finished work on the first of several planned operating agreements between The American Association of Lutheran Churches and The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod at a Nov. 11 meeting in St. Louis. The commission has seven members…

The Board of Directors of the Central Illinois Lutheran Camp Association (Camp CILCA) is seeking an energetic person to serve as executive director for its outdoor ministries. For nearly 60 years Camp CILCA, located outside Springfield, Ill., has worked to…

Concordia Publishing House is offering the children’s picture book, The Christmas List, by Susan K. Leigh, for $6.99, now through Dec. 15.  That’s nearly half off the book’s regular price of $12.99. The Christmas List reminds children — who might…

Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, has reduced its staff and reorganized its departments in order to remain “fiscally healthy,” according to CPH President and Chief Executive Officer Bruce G. Kintz. CPH, the Synod’s publisher, employs about 300 people.  Twenty-eight employees…

Finding an opportunity for summer employment that pays, fits with school schedules, and offers a life-enriching experience can be a challenge for college students. But that’s the opportunity available to Concordia college and seminary students through a new young adult…

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is offering a workshop titled “Making Abortion Unthinkable” from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31. The workshop will be led and moderated by Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs, professor of exegetical theology at the seminary. …

Now through Dec. 24, Concordia Publishing House is offering its Treasury of Daily Prayer at 30 percent off.  And, orders totaling $70 or more receive free shipping. Treasury of Daily Prayer includes Scripture readings, prayers, and writings from the Lutheran…

By Linda C. Hoops Rev. Craig Boehlke and his wife, Jennifer, were watching television at 11:30 p.m. Nov. 15, when a neighbor knocked on their sliding glass door and warned them that wildfires were approaching their mobile home community in…

The sagging economy has stalled a scholarship program for Lutheran international students studying in graduate programs at Lutheran higher education campuses around the world, including the two Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) seminaries. But the seminaries and LCMS World Mission have…

If you’re retired and interested in making a difference in the lives of others, “The 72 — Partners on the Road” invites you to consider serving on one of its evangelism teams. Now in its 12th year, “The 72” is…

Rev. Jeffery Schubert is leaving the executive director post of the LCMS Board for District and Congregational Services (DCS) after accepting the call to become executive pastor of Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, Hartland, Wis. Schubert told Reporter that he…