Congregations advised to make own decisions on Boy Scouts involvement
Missouri Synod president issues letter to congregations on scouting
Harrison’s counsel: participation in scouting is matter for individual congregations
Wenthe named interim president of Concordia University System
On behalf of the Concordia University System (CUS) board of directors, the Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Jastram, the board’s chairman, makes the announcement Oct. 4.
Photos from the Colorado flooding
In the wake of September’s torrential rains that caused flooding across the state of Colorado, national LCMS Disaster Response and LCMS Rocky Mountain District leaders met with area pastors whose communities were affected to determine immediate relief needs and long term recovery efforts.
Lutheran Housing Support awarded $78,179 treasury grant
The grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury will help the LCMS housing ministry expand its ability to provide loans in low-income and economically distressed communities.
CPH offers free trial of online giving resource
“eGiving” offers congregation members a secure and automatic way to regularly give to their church — without using checks, cash or envelopes.
Pressure Points (October 2013)
The conversation about pastors having friends in the congregation continues.
COP delves into range of topics, biblical studies
On the first full day of its Sept. 20-24 meeting, the Synod’s Council of Presidents spends the heart of the morning continuing to refine a paper on the Office of the Public Ministry.
Board of Directors gets ready for new triennium
The Synod’s Board of Directors elects officers for the 2013-16 triennium and takes a number of other actions.