Each church has the responsibility to offer lifelong biblical instruction to its members of all ages. Parish education is Christ-centered, biblical instruction for every person in the Church.
Snow elected to first term in Nebraska District
The Rev. Richard Snow of Battle Creek, Neb., succeeds the Rev. Dr. Russell Sommerfeld as district president.
Walk draws church, area leaders to College Hill
The June 6 “Peace and Praise Walk” focuses on the need, efforts and potential to revitalize the North St. Louis neighborhood.
South Wisconsin District elects Wille to fourth term
District convention delegates re-elect District President Rev. Dr. John C. Wille and all four vice-presidents.
North Wisconsin District re-elects Lueck president
Delegates to the district’s 51st convention re-elect the Rev. Dwayne M. Lueck unanimously on the first ballot.
Mission journal discusses global Christianity’s ‘shift’
The June 2015 issue of the “Journal of Lutheran Mission” reflects on the way in which the Holy Spirit has moved the Gospel from place to place.
CPH celebrates 50 years of Arch Books with new releases
New from Concordia Publishing House is “Arch Books Treasury: Vintage Collection 1964-65,” a compilation of the 12 original children’s books.
Seminary offers ‘Faith and Writing’ workshop
The Rev. Travis Scholl will co-lead the July 28-30 creative-writing workshop at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Rocky Mountain District re-elects Anderson
Delegates elect the Rev. Allen Anderson by acclamation to his second term as district president.
Texas District re-elects Hennings to top post
The Rev. Ken Hennings is elected to his fourth term as president during the district’s June 4-6 convention.
Atlantic District delegates elect Lecakes president
The Rev. Derek G. Lecakes of Niskayuna, N.Y., will succeed the Rev. Dr. David Benke as the district’s new president.
Southern District elects Schultz to fifth term
Delegates to the district’s 74th convention re-elect the Rev. Kurtis Schultz as district president.
Free to be Faithful essay contest
Those chosen to serve as ambassadors will receive free transportation, lodging and meals for the fall conference in Washington, where they will hear speakers — and take part in discussions — on safeguarding marriage, life and religious liberty.
Talking Marriage
Marriage is a public institution that promotes societal goods in a way that is both non-intrusive and beneficial for society as a whole.
Board adds missionaries, focuses on their care
The LCMS Board for International Mission continues successful recruitment efforts toward doubling the number of LCMS career missionaries on the field to 136 by 2016.
Steinbronn re-elected in New Jersey
New Jersey District convention delegates elect the Rev. Dr. Anthony Steinbronn to his second term as district president.