Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., seeks comments from the public in preparation for its periodic evaluation by two accrediting agencies: the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and The Association of Theological Schools.…
Concordia International School Shanghai, Shanghai, China, seeks to fill the position of elementary school principal. Application deadline is Nov. 30. For more information about this position, including job description, qualifications, and application process, visit www.ciss.com.cn/employment, and then click on “Job…
With Dr. Bruce Hartung Previous columns that focused on our church workers’ “spiritual burnout” (as one reader termed it) and the desire to provide better resources and responses to burnout have brought about responses, primarily from congregation leaders, that offer…
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Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., seeks nominations for the position of president. The president is the chief executive officer of the university and serves as the college’s spiritual, academic, and administrative head. The official functions of the office of the president…
The following teachers have completed all requirements for colloquy and have been approved as candidates by faculty of the Concordia University System for the teaching ministry of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod: Doni Douglass, a teacher at Christ Schools in Lincoln,…
By Kim Plummer Krull The Synod’s mercy arm is working with ministry partners to reach out to suffering Asians after what may have been an unprecedented string of deadly disasters. Although the typhoons, earthquake, and record floods have largely faded…
New Advent devotions and resources are available from Concordia Publishing House and Lutheran Hour Ministries. New for 2009 from CPH is the Savior of the Nations Devotional Book ($2.29, item no. 12-4310WEB), which reflects on the biblical imagery of the…
Hands of Mercy, the newest e-newsletter from LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC), shares news and achievements from the 120 Lutheran social service agencies with Recognized Service Organization (RSO) status. Offered three times each year, the e-newsletter also suggests…
The final report of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance is available on the LCMS Web site at www.lcms.org/lcmsfuture. The report, titled “Congregations Walking in Mission,” was delivered to the Office of the President before the…
Lutheran Education Association (LEA) is hosting its 2010 National Administrators Conference Feb. 18-20 at the JW Marriott in New Orleans. Open to anyone, but geared especially to Lutheran preschool and elementary-school administrators, the 2010 conference has the theme of “Transformers!”…
By Karin L. Semler Balloons, banners, a ribbon cutting, firecrackers, a worship service, a reception, and special guests Oct. 8-9 marked celebrations at Concordia International School Shanghai (CISS) as the school dedicated its newest building — a 12,000-square-meter, state-of-the-art, six-story…
By Paula Schlueter Ross If you’re a pastor, teacher, or other professional church worker who is paying off federal student loans, you might benefit from two debt-reduction programs now offered by the U.S. Department of Education. For those who qualify,…
Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) has announced that it is giving Awards of Commendation for 17 works published in 2008. The awards for unique contributions to Lutheran literature or for personal service in the field of Lutheran archival and historical work will…
Harold Melser of Columbia, Ill., is the new director of the Ministry Advancement division at St. Louis-based Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM). In his new position, Melser oversees all aspects of LHM’s ministry fundraising operations, including strategic planning, gift and estate…
Groups interested in participating in a 2010 LCMS Servant Event may begin registering now. For that process, check the list of available Servant Events at www.lcms.org/youth/servantevents, choose an event, and follow the “How To Register” steps on the Web site.…
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