Pressure Points (May 2013)

The “Pressure Points” column for May 2013 explores conflicts between and among congregational lay leaders and pastors.

Convention Corner

Check here for a list of important dates related to the election process for LCMS president.

Dates announced for 2016 Youth Gathering

It’s official — the 2016 LCMS National Youth Gathering will be July 16-20. Stay tuned for the location.

Bidding Prayer

Unwrapping the Gifts is a bimonthly publication of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Worship Ministry devoted to providing resources for worship.

In Boston, Lutherans offer comfort in wake of horror

Offering prayers, Comfort Dogs and coffee, First Lutheran Church in Boston opens its doors to the city after the horrific April 15 marathon bombings.

LWML exceeds $1.825 million mission goal

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League exceeds — by $9,269.27 — its 2011-13 mission goal of $1.825 million.

Students gain ‘invaluable experience’ in LCEF challenge

Six Concordia University System schools participate in the Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s second National Student Marketing Competition April 12 in St. Louis.

Concordia—Chicago president to step down

The Rev. Dr. John F. Johnson announces that he is stepping down Aug. 16 as president of Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Ill.

LCMS encourages special prayer on World Malaria Day, April 25

ST. LOUIS, April 22, 2013—In observation of World Malaria Day, Thursday, April 25, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) through the Lutheran Malaria Initiative is encouraging its members and all concerned individuals to remember those suffering from malaria by praying a special prayer.

LCMS ‘National Offering’ designated for ‘Witness, Mercy, Life Together’ work

ST. LOUIS, April 19, 2013—Congregations and individual members of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) are invited to take part in the church’s life and work in a personal way: by participating in the 2013 National Offering.

New video: ‘From Horror to Hope: Haiti 2013’

The video, “From Horror to Hope: Haiti 2013,” chronicles the relief and recovery efforts of the LCMS with partners in Haiti.

Registration drive opens for ‘LCMS U’ network

Registration is open at lcms.org/lcmsu for qualified, intentional LCMS campus ministries to become part of the new “LCMS U” campus-ministry network.

‘Immersion’ event equips seminarians for rural ministry

Four students from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., participate in LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission’s first “Rural Immersion” event Feb. 25-March 4 at Concordia, Mo.

ALMA provides big boost to small mission agencies

The Association of Lutheran Mission Agencies (ALMA) is a valuable resource for connecting and equipping independent Lutheran mission organizations, say ALMA members.

LCC Comfort Dogs go to Boston

Five “Comfort Dogs” from Lutheran Church Charities are in Boston to “help bring some relief to people that are shaken up because of the bombings.”

Worship resources ‘in light of marathon bombing’ available

Worship resources for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 21, that have been prepared in light of the Boston Marathon bombings, are now available online.