Concordia Historical Institute recognizes excellence in Lutheran history publications

Thirteen awards in six categories were presented at the awards banquet in November.

LCMS pastor’s wife wins $2,000 on ‘Jeopardy!’

Amanda Barlau, an avid fan of the program, is also a church musician and teacher.

COP tackles business, gears up for district conventions

The Nov. 20-23 meeting, held in New Orleans, was the council’s final of 2017.

LCEF recognizes those who ‘love boldly’

The LCEF Fall Leadership Conference was held Nov. 17-19 in New Orleans.

Nominations begin under 2016 bylaw changes

Convention delegates in 2016 adopted resolutions regarding district convention attendance and geographical region requirements for board members.

Winter ‘Engage’ focuses on mercy

The latest issue features stories on mercy work in Boston, Texas, Peru and beyond.

January ‘Lutheran Witness’ explores digital technology in Christian life

The issue also debuts a new monthly column by Gene Edward Veith.

Official Notice: Convention Reports and Overtures

The deadline for the submission of reports and overtures to the 2019 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is March 2, 2019.

Positions (Jan. 2018)

Positions are available with the Concordia University System.

Official notice: requests for reinstatement (Jan. 2018)

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

Official notice: colloquies (Jan. 2018)

A listing of those who have completed — or submitted applications for — teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.

Items wanted, available (Jan. 2018)

Wanted this month are handbells and Luther’s Works; please see complete notice for long list of items available.

Congregational Anniversaries (January 2018)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries

In Memoriam (January 2018)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers

Official Notice: 2019 Convention Nominations

Synod Bylaw provisions require the Secretary of the Synod to solicit on behalf of the Committee for Convention Nominations (CCN) nominees for the various positions for which the committee must provide slates of candidates for convention elections. General solicitation for such names is to begin 18 months prior to the conventions of the Synod.