This multi-article series will explore issues facing all institutions of higher education, but especially our Concordia universities.
Council of Presidents: February update
During its February meeting, the COP heard from a number of key groups and discussed an array of programs pertaining to congregational life in the LCMS.
Ten years later: ‘The First Rosa’
‘The First Rosa,’ the LCMS-produced documentary about the life of Lutheran educator Dr. Rosa J. Young, was first screened in select locations in 2015.
From the mission field: Getting to know Bulgaria
Updates on LCMS mission work around the world.
Campus clips: High-achieving educators
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Living faithfully in ‘Negative World’: March ‘Lutheran Witness’
The March issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ considers how to hold faithfully to the Gospel in a culture that is often hostile to Christianity.
Position: Payroll, Concordia Seminary
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, seeks candidates for a full-time hourly coordinator of Payroll and Accounts Payable.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Robert T. Kuhn, former LCMS president
Kuhn died on March 1 at the age of 87.
Illinois ‘Homeschool Act’ has parents, schools concerned
The presidents of the three LCMS districts in Illinois have issued a joint letter sharing the concerns with members of LCMS churches and schools.
CUC announces church work tuition guarantee
The new guaranteed tuition rate is available for incoming full-time undergraduate students studying in one of CUC’s professional church work programs.
Mission boards meet via Zoom
The LCMS Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in late January.
Sturzenbecher elected to first term in South Dakota
The LCMS South Dakota District convention was held Feb. 16–18 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Curtis elected to first term in SID
The LCMS Southern Illinois District held its 60th convention Feb. 20–22.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier, former LCMS vice-president
The Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier, noted Christian author and former vice-president of the LCMS, died on Feb. 27.
Thank you, LWML (and all SAS partners)
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League has been an enthusiastic partner of Set Apart to Serve since it began.
Join ‘Team Flex’ at this summer’s Youth Gathering
Team Flex volunteers serve across multiple areas of the Gathering, providing support wherever it is needed most.