Two Concordia University System schools are offering new programs of study. Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., has approved a minor in worship arts leadership.  The program, open now to students, addresses contemporary and traditional approaches to worship “that are biblically grounded,…

Two upcoming conferences that focus on outreach on U.S. college and university campuses are scheduled for St. Louis in May. The fifth annual LCMS Campus Mission Confabulation, May 22-25 at the Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport Hotel, is designed for…

With observance of the Annunciation of Our Lord this year on Wednesday, March 25, Lutherans For Life is offering three free worship resources for congregations that might celebrate the Incarnation at times already scheduled for Lenten services that day, as…

Concordia Publishing House has released a pocket-size edition of Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions.  Measuring 4-by-6-1/2 inches, the edition is designed for use by “pastors on the go, seminary students, pastors in class, and laity,” says a CPH release. The edition…

Concordia Publishing House is taking pre-orders for The Lutheran Study Bible, a new resource that will be released on Reformation Day, Oct. 31. The Bible uses the English Standard Version translation and contains more than 26,500 study notes prepared by…

By Sarah Schafer Although crews have been working for two weeks to restore power after a late January ice storm hit areas of Missouri, Arkansas, and Kentucky, some residents may wait another month before their lights come on. Meanwhile, LCMS…

With fresh information about it appearing online and a new logo proclaiming its “We Believe” theme, the next National LCMS Youth Gathering is only a year and a half away.  The Gathering will take place July 17-21, 2010, in New…

Dr. John Brandt, executive director/principal of Valley Lutheran High School in Saginaw, Mich., is the recipient of the Lutheran Education Association’s (LEA) Christus Magister (Christ the Master Teacher) Award, the most prestigious of 10 awards LEA is giving this year…

The Concordia Seminary (St. Louis) Chorus, under the direction of Rev. Henry V. Gerike, will visit Lutheran congregations in Missouri, California, Arizona, and Nevada on its 2009 spring tour. The Chorus will provide sacred concerts that include prayer, Scripture readings,…

International students will gain leadership skills and opportunities to grow and share their Christian faith during a May 13-20 training conference sponsored by International Student Ministry, Inc. (ISM). The annual Leadership Training Conference for International Students will be limited to…

The Board of Regents of Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis., herewith gives notice of intent to promote to a continuing-level appointment the following:  DR. MARGARET BLODGETT, DR. THOMAS FEIERTAG, DR. JAMES FREESE, and DR. TERI KAUL. Any comments concerning this…

LCMS Texas District, Austin, Texas, is seeking to fill the position of treasurer.  This position directs all fiscal affairs and is involved in all fiscal planning and budgeting for the district.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all accounting…

The Board for Mission Services (BFMS) of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod seeks nominations for the position of executive director.  This person administers the activities of LCMS World Mission according to the Handbook and Bylaws of Synod, the directives of the…

The Commission on Worship’s study of 100-plus contemporary songs By David Johnson Endeavoring to faithfully address 2007 Synod Convention Resolution 2-02A, “To Provide Guidance and Direction for Use of Diverse/Contemporary Worship Resources,” the LCMS Commission on Worship sought to begin…

Commentary comment I’m sorry, but I had a difficult time reading and understanding Dr. Gilbert Meilaender’s November Reporter Commentary on the negative aspects of organ transplants. I agree that the possibility of hastening death and selling body organs and tissues…