Concordia Plan Services (CPS) is offering resources to help LCMS congregations, schools, and other church organizations understand revised Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations that go into effect Jan. 1, governing tax-deferred savings plans and tax-sheltered annuities — and which will require…

The colleges, universities, and seminaries of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod admit students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college, university, or…

JAMES K. STALDER, Galena, Ohio, has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  DON L. BADER, Omaha, Neb.; DAVID F. BORCHERDING, Lincoln, Neb.; FREDERICK E. BRAUER, Livermore, Calif.; CHERYL A. BRINN, Conover, N.C.;…

The Board for Mission Services (BFMS) is seeking nominations for regional director deployed to Africa.  The regional director reports to the associate executive director for the International Mission Team. As a member of the International Mission Team, the regional director…

The LCMS Northwest District and several Northwestern synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America seek to fill the position of director of consultation to clergy. The director administers cooperative pastoral care services for the judicatory offices of the LCMS…

The following independent service organizations are currently applying or reapplying for Recognized Service Organization status through one of the operating boards of our Synod:  LUTHER VILLAGE OF NAPLES, Arlington Heights, Ill.; LUTHERAN LATINO MINISTRIES, Mount Angel, Ore.; and LUTHERAN LIFE…

Placements of 292 church workers — both ordained and commissioned ministers — were approved by the LCMS Council of Presidents, meeting Sept. 13-16 in St. Louis. The COP, comprised of the 35 LCMS district presidents, the LCMS president, and five Synod vice…

Appendix REPORT CONVENTION DELEGATE REVIEW COMMITTEEAppointed by the President of the Synod May 14, 2007 The Convention Delegate Review Committee has been asked by the President of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod “to take whatever steps it deems appropriate in the…

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 Food trays, 100 needed.  Holy Cross Lutheran…

Joint Statement to the Council of PresidentsCommittee of Five + Committee of Four + The President of the SynodSeptember 4, 2008 Preamble “Baptized Christians must take seriously their petition to be forgiven as they forgive.  If God finds in us…

By Roland Lovstad Expressing hopes for “a growing spirit of reconciliation, peace, and harmony in our beloved Synod,” four LCMS pastors, five district presidents, and President Gerald B. Kieschnick have issued a joint statement regarding questions about exceptions that allowed…

By Joe Isenhower Jr.  Two schools with nearly identical names operated by LCMS congregations have been designated as 2008 “Blue Ribbon Schools” — the top honor of excellence given annually to individual schools by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Those…

Splashes of Grace — Devotions for Teachers is a new devotional from Concordia Publishing House that’s written just for teachers.  It’s designed to immerse them in God’s promises and grace, where they can find true refreshment and restoration. The beginning of…

The Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Chorus is planning five performances in December during this year’s Advent Tour. All of the presentations will include an expanded choral version of “Evening Prayer” that encourages the participation of the host congregation in hymns…

By Kim Plummer Krull As hurricane-weary Houstonians continue to clear debris, repair their homes, and stand in long lines for food, ice, and gasoline, LCMS members opened relief distribution centers to serve as “points of blessings” in the nation’s fourth…