Fink, 77, died Dec. 27 at his home in Drums, Pa.
Commentary: Meet your Board of Directors
LCMS Board Chairman Rev. Michael Kumm provides an overview of the Board and its work.
In the January ‘Lutheran Witness’
Readers can learn how Christians are “Free to be Faithful” with regard to key social and religious issues today, specifically those of marriage, life and religious liberty.
Audio: Listen to presentations from the 2014 International Disaster Response Conference
Audio presentations from our 2014 International Disaster Response Conference at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
Watch videos about LCMS Disaster Response efforts
The LCMS website has a video library with the latest videos and interviews about LCMS Disaster Response.
Application period open for pastor-sabbatical grants
Congregations and their pastors have until April 15 to apply for sabbatical grants of up to $50,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Concordia Wisconsin master’s programs named among best
Two of the university’s online programs — Master’s in Teaching and Learning and Master’s of Educational Administration — were named as the best in the state.
Simpson again leads LCMS Joint Seminary Fund
Cindy L. Simpson begins Dec. 15 as director of the Synod’s Joint Seminary Fund, with LCMS Mission Advancement.
Liberian pastor spearheads project to aid Ebola victims
The first $25,000 in food and water was set for distribution in December in Liberia. Another $75,000 in aid is planned.
Movie review: ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’
Ridley Scott’s new film can’t be recommended as a “devotional,” but may serve as fertile ground for conversing with others about God.
Students prevail in snowplow-painting dispute
Two awards announced Dec. 17 by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty have put two LCMS schools back in the spotlight for an incident that took place in October.
CPS dubbed ‘healthiest employer’ for third year
The St. Louis Business Journal once again recognizes Concordia Plan Services for the distinction.
Campus ministry reaches out after Florida State shooting
Maintaining a Christian presence on college campuses is important, but perhaps never more so than in the face of a tragedy.
KFUO: Golter leading 2017 Reformation celebration
Listen to a Dec. 9 interview with KFUO’s Andy Bates and the Rev. Randy Golter, who leads The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in planning the 2017 Reformation 500th anniversary celebration.
Medical-mission scholarship reflects young woman’s dream
The $3,000 scholarship in memory of Carrie Collins will enable a nursing student to serve on a Mercy Medical Team in 2015.