Reformation Relevance: Luther on church and state

This month’s column is from Luther’s 1523 treatise, “Temporal Authority: To What Extent It Should Be Obeyed.”

Communications, periodicals recognized by religious press groups

The department and its four periodicals receive a record 23 total awards from the Associated Church Press and the Evangelical Press Association.

Arnold Kromphardt, former Eastern District president, dies

Memorial services are planned for April 30 in Lutz, Fla., and June 11 in West Seneca, N.Y.

Surveys: student satisfaction, spiritual life high at Concordia, Ann Arbor

The two surveys were taken last fall at Concordia University Ann Arbor, Mich.

Movie review: ‘The Jungle Book’

The remake of the 1967 classic Disney cartoon is the kind of high-quality film audiences expect, but it might be too intense for young children.

LCEF competition benefits students in marketing and beyond

Teams from nine Concordia University System schools participate in Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s 2016 National Student Marketing Competition.

The Church and Mental Health Workshop Audio Presentations

These audio presentations were recorded on Saturday, April 9, LCMS Life Ministry hosted a one-day symposium at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

2016 LCMS Convention Workbook available online

The “Convention Workbook” and an accompanying biographical booklet contain material in preparation for the 66th Regular LCMS convention, July 9-14 in Milwaukee.

Workshop explores Church’s response to mental illness

More than 100 people attend LCMS Life Ministry’s “The Church and Mental Health” workshop April 9 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

‘KFUO.org’ to host Sharathon fundraiser

The annual fundraiser is planned for April 21-23, and the Synod’s radio station is asking its listeners for support over those three days.

Former Fort Wayne sem prof Rev. Richard Muller dies

His funeral is held April 15 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Photo feature: Hosanna in the Highlands

A visit to the highlands of Sri Lanka the week ending with Palm Sunday reveals how the Lanka Lutherans live, work, worship and witness.

Sem’s stair climbers place second, raise $3,800 for charity


The Stair Climb Team of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, takes part in the annual fundraiser for the American Lung Association April 2 in St. Louis.

‘#thisisMYchurch’ gains traction, fosters online discussion

One of the campaign’s goals is “to foster a healthy sense of belonging to something bigger than ourselves.”

Concordia College Alabama president resigns

The Rev. Dr. Tilahun Mendedo, president of the college since 2010, has announced his resignation, effective July 1.

Next FTBF discussion: churches’ tax-exempt status

KFUO’s Kip Allen discusses the topic with guests from Alliance Defending Freedom and the Heritage Foundation.