The award recognizes those who have made “significant, sustained contributions” to Specialized Pastoral Ministry.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission webinar: ‘re:Vitality – New Life for Long-Established Ministries’
Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Rev. Dr. Mark Woods presents a free webinar on “re:Vitality — New Life for Long-Established Ministries.”
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Arthur W. Scherer, president emeritus of the Southeastern District
A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 1200 Linden Ave., Arbutus, Md.
Council of Presidents hears about seminary education, pastor shortage
The Nov. 18–21 meeting was held concurrently with meetings of the LCMS Board of Directors, Concordia University System and a gathering of business and office managers from across the Synod.
Puerto Rico hit by largest earthquake in 100 years
An LCMS assessment team is preparing to visit Puerto Rico in the next few days.
BOD meeting in Houston includes joint session with COP
Among other business, the Board heard a report from the Synod president, elected a new BOD member, and thanked retiring CFO Jerry Wulf for his service.
Wulf to retire as Synod chief financial officer
Wulf, who has served as CFO since 2011, will retire on Jan. 31.
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (Jan. 2020)
A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Colloquies (Jan. 2020)
A listing of those who have completed — or submitted applications for — teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.
Items wanted, available (Jan. 2020)
Wanted this month is a 16mm projector. Available are hymn books and altar supplies.
Congregational Anniversaries (January 2020)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries
Faith in the public square: LCMS youth starts pro-life group at her public high school
Anna Young, an LCMS pastor’s daughter, recently started a Students for Life of America group at her public high school in Nashville, Tenn. It is the first such group in the county.
Winter ‘Engage’: Sharing the Gospel in unexpected places
The Winter 2020 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is full of stories about the Gospel going forth in unexpected ways and reaching people through unexpected ministries — particularly through music.