The Concordia Theological Seminary Kantorei, Fort Wayne, Ind., will begin its 2009 Easter tour on April 15, with performances scheduled for eight congregations in Illinois and Indiana through April 26. The Kantorei, a 16-voice choir of students studying to become…

After a four-month hiatus, the Braille, large-type, and audiocassette versions of The Lutheran Witness are back in production, thanks to a grant from LCMS World Relief and Human Care. “I was surprised and overwhelmed with joy when I got the…

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., is hosting a retreat on “Contending for the Faith in the Twenty-First Century” May 1-2. The retreat will offer presentations on topics such as atheism, Islam, and the historical and practical implications of a…

ST. LOUIS — Leaders of the two largest U.S. Lutheran church bodies met March 24 in St. Louis for the 32nd regular meeting of the Committee on Lutheran Cooperation. During the half-day meeting, representatives from The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and…

With discussion of “Church in a Post-church Culture,” to a historical perspective on structure, to proposals for restructure, the Feb. 21-24 meeting of the LCMS Council of Presidents looked at several facets of how the Synod assists congregations in effective…

By Paula Schlueter Ross Everybody’s hurting in today’s poor economy, and LCMS World Mission is no exception. Donations to the Synod’s mission arm are down in the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, and, unless funds are found, cuts…

As the only seminary-sponsored team to compete in the Midwest Collegiate Cycling Conference, “Concordia Seminary Cycling” isn’t doing too badly. The six-member team, in its second year, currently ranks 8th out of 15 Division 2 schools, according to Dr. Jeffrey…

Three LCMS schools were selected in February to receive the National Lutheran School Accreditation’s (NLSA) “exemplary status” award out of the 100 schools that it accredited or re-accredited in August 2008.  The schools are: Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Collinsville, Ill.,…

When people ask Evan Goeglein what he did on spring break, the Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS) student can offer a most unusual response. He trekked to an African country on the brink of civil war and visited, among other Lutheran…

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 Joyfully Sing, CPH, olive-colored song book for…

The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod seeks nominations for the position of assistant executive director.  This person provides assistance to the executive director and associate executive director in carrying out the responsibilities assigned…

Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, seeks the services of a freelance indexer for academic books.  This person must be on the Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, possess a theological degree (master’s or above), and have a good grasp…

GAIL BLACK, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; ANGELA S. CLAYTON, Ellisville, Mo.; DAVID L. ERICKSON, Fountain, Minn.; and JILL RODENBECK, Leo, Ind., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  Correspondence regarding these applications should…

In Nairobi, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya (ELCK) has dedicated and opened Luther Plaza, a multi-purpose building that serves as its headquarters as well as generating rental income. Dedicated Feb. 27, Luther Plaza was financed by a loan through…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. A first-time three-day conference in mid-February for worship leaders from the Synod’s colleges, universities, and seminaries to “openly discuss divergent worship practices” on their campuses was “a practical unveiling about the extreme diversity in music repertoire,…