Salemink to succeed Lamb as LFL director

The Rev. Michael Salemink of Lafayette, Ind., will succeed the Rev. Dr. James Lamb as the next executive director of Lutherans For Life.

Church plans worship after devastating fire

The main building of Grace Lutheran Church, Vestal, N.Y., is declared a total loss after a May 18 storm-related fire.

Movie review: ‘Mad Max Fury Road’

If explosions and mayhem with a simple-yet-effective story, well-acted by a strong cast, is the order of the day, then this film will not disappoint, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.

Fale begins work as executive director, International Mission

The Rev. John Fale now leads the LCMS Office of International Mission.

In the June/July ‘Lutheran Witness’

Infertility, children, miscarriage, adoption and family are among the topics discussed in this issue of the LCMS magazine.

Board adopts $81.8 million Synod budget

Synod Chief Financial Officer Jerald C. Wulf tells the LCMS Board of Directors that the 2016 budget “balances expected revenues against anticipated expenses.”

CTCR report addresses how science, theology intersect

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relation’s report is mailed to all Synod congregations and rostered church workers and is available online.

NAME, ONM leaders aim to work together to plant churches

The North American Mission Endeavor church-planting group and the Synod’s Office of National Mission are hopeful that they can accomplish much more together than apart.

First-call, vicarage candidates not enough to fill requests

“We need to be encouraging in every possible way those men who wish to prepare for the Office of the Ministry,” says LCMS Council of Presidents Placement Committee Chairman Rev. Kurtis D. Schultz.

Harrison advises pastors on same-sex marriage decision

As the Supreme Court prepares its decision on the legality of same-sex marriage, the Synod’s president writes to pastors, sharing his thoughts about how that decision could affect them.

Robson installed as LCMS chief mission officer

The Rev. Kevin D. Robson of Baxter, Minn., is installed May 18 as the Synod’s chief mission officer.

Harrison: “We speak the truth in love to all” on same-sex marriage

In just a few weeks, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of same-sex marriage in America and roll out the implications of that ruling for individual states. I expect the ruling to create an alleged constitutional right to same-sex marriage, contrary to God’s created orders, natural law and the inerrant Scriptures.

Download bulletin insert on Supreme Court marriage ruling

In June, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of same-sex marriage in America. Download a free bulletin insert to share with your congregation.

Daily News: The Battle of Indiana and the Promise of Battles to Come

“The battle is not between gay rights and religious liberty—although religious liberty is certainly at stake—but between the sexual revolution and Christianity itself.”

Wyoming District elects Hill as new president

Meeting May 7-9 in Casper, Wyoming District delegates elect the Rev. John Hill to his first term as president.

DOXOLOGY: Finding Lutheran ‘voice’ on same-sex issues

Hosted by DOXOLOGY, the “Finding Our Voice” National Insight conference is set for Aug. 12-13 at Saint Louis University.