HOUSTON—Delegates attending the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod learned about a Florida congregation’s outreach efforts. The efforts have revitalized the church’s mission and ministry. Our Savior Lutheran Church, Plantation, Fla., was recognized for its work, which flows…
Convention adopts changes in elections of vice-presidents
HOUSTON—In adopting two resolutions at the end of the July 12 session, delegates to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod convention here changed the procedures for electing the vice-presidents of the Synod. One authorizes the president-elect to choose the slate of nominees…
CPH anxious to serve, says Kintz
HOUSTON—”Listening, Responding and Providing” is “more than just a slogan” at Concordia Publishing House, President and CEO Dr. Bruce G. Kintz told delegates and guests at the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today. In his greetings to…
Kieschnick: LCMS needs new ways to share Gospel
HOUSTON—The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) must adjust outreach or ministry models “if, when or where it’s necessary to do so,” for the sake of the Gospel to reach millions of people in the United States and billions around the world…
Bible study focuses on reconciliation
HOUSTON—Ted Kober, founder and president of Ambassadors of Reconciliation, a peacemaking ministry for Lutherans around the world, encouraged forgiveness and understanding amongst church members during the LCMS convention’s opening Bible study on Sunday, June 11. The 64th Regular Convention of…
Kieschnick formally opens Synod’s 64th regular convention
HOUSTON—With three bangs of a historic gavel, LCMS President Gerald B. Kieschnick July 11 opened the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” The…
Convention starts structure, governance work
HOUSTON—With a presentation including testimonials and a question-and-answer period for delegates, the Floor Committee on Synod Structure and Governance (Committee 8) began introducing its 38 resolutions to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod convention July 11—its first full day of business. That…
Worship service reflects LCMS Convention theme
HOUSTON—Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, emphasized the importance of forgiveness in his sermon for the July 10 opening service of the church body’s convention here. “As we begin this [convention],” Kieschnick told worshipers at the…
Delegates discuss restructuring in open hearings
HOUSTON—“If something isn’t done to the structure of the Synod systematically, then it will be done chaotically,” Dr. David Buegler, vice chairman of the Floor Committee on Structure and Governance (Committee 8), told convention delegates during an open hearing on…
Lutherans in black ministry question future representation
By Paula Schlueter Ross HOUSTON — Lutherans attending the Black Ministry Family Convocation, held here July 8-11, adopted resolutions and endorsed recommendations of the LCMS Black Clergy Caucus with an eye toward making sure their concerns are represented in the years…
New LCMS missionaries are young, enthusiastic
By Paula Schlueter Ross RIVER FOREST, Ill. — Although the number of missionaries beginning service with LCMS World Mission this year is about the same as last year, most of them look a little different. They’re younger. And that’s not…
LCMS member named 'Coach of the Year'
A longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church, Stevensville, Mich., Bruce Bittenbender was named “2010 National Coach of the Year” by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association at its annual awards banquet in June. “Your outstanding coaching longevity, win-loss record,…
Conference to study impact of classical languages
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, is sponsoring a conference to discuss how three classical languages — Hebrew, Greek and Latin — have influenced the Lutheran church in the past, as well as their contributions to the church and culture, now…
Concordia, Mequon, offers nursing conference
Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis., is offering this fall a professional development conference for registered nurses, clergy and others interested in parish nursing and congregational health. “Christian Caregiving: The Concept and Practice of Parish Nursing and Congregational Health” will be…
Positions (July 2010)
Lutheran Bible Translators seeks an experienced director of Program Ministries to provide leadership to Program Ministries, its staff and missionaries, and to liaison with partner organizations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in administration and strategic planning, as…
Items wanted, available (July 2010)
Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to purchase. Items described as “Wanted” or “Available” are sought or may be obtained for shipping costs only. Wanted Choir music, booklet “Hymn of the Week,”…
