Seltz to direct Synod’s new Washington office

Lutheran Hour Speaker Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz officially accepts the call to be the first executive director of the Synod’s new Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C.

ADF’s Campbell to discuss hate June 21 on KFUO

Jim Campbell, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, is set to discuss the topic with moderator Kip Allen on Worldwide KFUO’s “Free to be Faithful” broadcast.

June 21 youth webinar topic: dealing with lure of pornography

The free webinar, “Porn to Love: Ministering to Teens Dealing with the Lure of Pornography,” will be presented by DCE Grant Carey of Concordia University Texas.

CUC team develops Biblical Greek learning app

Concordia University Chicago’s new “Greek Verb Parsing” app was developed by students and faculty.

2019 Youth Gathering Theme: ‘Real. Present. God.’

The July 11-15, 2019, event in Minneapolis will reflect the theme based on Psalm 46.

‘Now is the time’ for Gambia mission

Native Gambian Rev. Dr. John Loum is called to part-time missionary service in a partnership between the Synod and Concordia Seminary.

Chinese mission society announces Aug. 4-7 seminar

The Evangelical Lutheran Mission Society for the Chinese will hold its Fourth Annual Chinese Seminar on Holy Scripture and Luther’s Small Catechism in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Seminaries offer summer workshops

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., are offering faculty-led summer workshops in various locations nationwide.

Concordia Seminary releases book on Luther’s writings

“The Way of Concord: From Historic Text to Contemporary Witness” by the Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb, at right, is intended to deepen understanding of “The Book of Concord.”

Lutheran leader offers press interviews as 500th anniversary of the Reformation approaches

Rev. Harrison is available for interviews regarding the Reformation now through Oct. 31, as the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation approaches.

Photo essay: A Soft and Fuzzy Impact

High-school students in Northrop, Minn., assemble Christian care kits with blankets and other items for local agencies.

In the June/July ‘Witness’

This issue of “The Lutheran Witness” explores suffering, dying, death and comfort in light of Christ and His cross.

In Memoriam (June/July 2017)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers

Congregational Anniversaries (June/July 2017)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries

Parish Nurse Video Lecture Series: ‘Faith and Wellness’

Rev. Dr. David Ludwig presents a Parish Nurse Video Lecture Series program entitled “Faith and Wellness” for LCMS Health Ministry.

‘Boards and Business’ — LCMS Board of Directors

Actions at the Board’s May 19-20 meeting in St. Louis include adoption of a prudent, lean Synod budget, contingent on further expense reductions.