Protecting Your Ministry: Synod provides legal guide amid increased intrusions

The LCMS has partnered with Alliance Defending for a downloadable manual, Protecting Your Ministry, to help congregations and schools prepare for lawsuits and other legal intrusions.

Scott takes top post at Shanghai school

Dr. Mary Scott, former provost at Concordia University Irvine, is the new head of school at Concordia International School Shanghai.

CPH book provides steps for ‘Surviving Divorce’

“Without This Ring: Surviving Divorce,” by Donna Pyle, is designed to provide “Christ-centered steps toward hope and healing.”

August’s ‘Witness’ focuses on Life Together

In this issue, readers can rejoice in the joy and comfort that Christians share as the body of Christ, gathered together around His Word and Sacraments.

Reformation Relevance: Justified by faith

What does it mean to be “justified by faith,” according to the New Testament?

Positions (August 2016)

Positions are available with Concordia University System schools.

Items wanted, available (August 2016)

“Available” this month is a Wurlitzer organ.

Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (August 2016)

A listing of those who have applied for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.

Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (August 2016)

Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.

Official Notice: colloquies (August 2016)

A listing of those who have completed teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.

The Chief Steward: A Manual on Pastoral Leadership

The Chief Steward was written by stewardship counselor J.E. Herrmann in the 1950s.

Photo essay: A Powerful Presence

Youth Gathering participants spend 33,000 hours volunteering and have an estimated economic impact of $29.4 million on the city of New Orleans.

Convention acts on marriage, vocation, euthanasia

Delegates adopt six “Church and Culture” resolutions during the LCMS convention’s closing session.

CSSE in Macau Hosts Graduation Service

On July 15, 2016, Concordia School for Special Education hosted a graduation service for their students.

Rubke led Concordia University Texas in 1960s

A memorial service is set for Aug. 9 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Santa Rosa, Calif., for the Rev. Dr. Walter C. Rubke, who died July 7.

Guilt and Forgiveness and the Effect on Health

This presentation will explore how guilt and forgiveness affect a person’s health. The parish nurse will better understand how to encourage individuals to forgive others and to appreciate the forgiveness they have received. Both forgiving and being forgiven have a positive influence on health and wellness.