“Living as Citizens of Heaven and Citizens of America: The Role of Christians in a Democratic Society” is the topic of the fall Lay Bible Institute at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.  Sessions, led by Concordia Seminary Professor Dr. Charles Arand,…

WILLIAM PAUL SCHMIDT, Asheville, N.C., has applied for reinstatement to the Ministers of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. DEBORAH L. AMICK, Sunnyvale, Calif.; KATE BERNARDINI, Garfield Heights, Ohio; CHRISTINE S. BOETTCHER, Menasha, Wis.; TERRY SUE CHOW (nee HYDE),…

The following institutions of the Concordia University System are seeking candidates for positions: Concordia College–New York, Bronxville, N.Y., seeks to fill the following positions: Special Education; Psychology; co-director of Financial Aid — Loan Processing; direct-lending loan processor (part-time). Concordia University…

The Board of Directors of the Synod herewith calls for nominations for the position of vice-president–finance/treasurer (chief financial officer) of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. The Board of Directors appoints the Synod’s chief financial officer in consultation and mutual concurrence with…

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 Concordia Hymn Prelude, complete series, any condition.…

TRENTON, N.J. (RNS) — Supporters of gay marriage said they would press on with their fight despite the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a case in which six same-sex couples asked for the right to marry. “We…

JERUSALEM (RNS/ENInews) — Concerns about pollution and water quality have prompted an environmental advocacy group to call for the banning of baptisms in the lower Jordan River, where the Bible says Jesus was baptized. “For reasons of public health as…

(RNS) — Anglican leaders meeting in London have rejected a move to “separate” the Episcopal Church from the wider Anglican Communion, a proposal that officials called premature and “unhelpful.” The proposal was offered July 24 by Dato Stanley Isaacs, a…

Using a historic gavel bearing the images of the first Missouri Synod President, Dr. C.F.W. Walther, and Reformer Dr. Martin Luther, current LCMS President Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick opened the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod on Sunday,…

Outgoing Synod President Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick says that, although at age 67 he is “old enough to retire” when he leaves office Sept. 1, retiring “is the farthest thing from my mind.” He and his wife, Terry, plan to…

Two Higher Things Lutheran youth conferences earlier this summer drew nearly 1,800 young people and their chaperones to campuses in Logan, Utah, and Nashville, Tenn.  Higher Things — an LCMS Recognized Service Organization — sponsored its 14th and 15th conferences…

Through the week of the Synod’s national convention, congregations and their members contributed $614,000 to the 2010 National Offering in support of LCMS ministries. In an oversized postcard to be mailed to donors and congregations Aug. 15, Synod President Dr.…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. NEW ORLEANS — The 2010 National LCMS Youth Gathering (NYG) here July 17-21 no doubt left countless impressions on its 24,000 participants. A number of those youth and adults shared with Reporter what it meant to…

Chaplain Rodger R. Venzke, U.S. Army (Ret.), received the silver St. Martin of Tours medal July 14 in Houston.  The award, presented by LCMS World Mission’s Ministry to the Armed Forces, is given to military personnel for exceptionally meritorious service.…

The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod will continue to reach out with mercy even in the wake of the church body’s restructuring, said LCMS President-elect Rev. Matthew C. Harrison at a July 21 meeting with LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC)…

Dr. Erwin J. Kolb, executive director of the Synod’s Board for Evangelism Services from 1972 until his retirement in 1989, died July 26 in Milwaukee after several years of declining health. A memorial service took place July 30 at Luther Manor retirement…