The Rev. Dr. Brent Smith of Alexandria, Va., started serving Nov. 1 as mission development counselor for Mission Central in Mapleton, Iowa.
Baneck accepts call to be LCMS Pastoral Education director
LCMS North Dakota District President Rev. Dr. James A. Baneck accepts the Divine Call to become executive director of LCMS Pastoral Ministry, effective Jan. 1.
Conference emphasizes disaster response, preparedness for Church
The 2016 LCMS Disaster Response Conference — under the theme of “Showing Christ’s Mercy; Bringing God’s Peace” — reaches a broad audience with theology, case studies and practical application.
Concordia Wisconsin announces new ‘scholarship guarantee’
The “Luther Promise” initiative fits with the university’s “mission to provide access to the ‘highest-value Lutheran Christian higher education possible.’ ”
Details announced for 2017 March for Life, LCMS Life Conference
The March for Life will take place Jan. 27 in Washington, D.C., and the LCMS Life Conference is set for Jan. 27-29 in Arlington, Va.
Nov. 7 webinar targets caring for youth in times of fear
LCMS Youth Ministry sponsors free webinar from 1-2 p.m. Central time on Nov. 7.
Unrestricted matching-grant challenge starts Nov. 1
A special challenge from an anonymous foundation offers a dollar-for-dollar match on any amount raised beyond what was received in unrestricted contributions during November 2015.
Reformation Relevance: Sing to the Lord a New Song!
Martin Luther teaches that the hymns we sing should clearly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the ears and hearts of those who sing and hear them.
LCMS Worship: Suggestions for 2017 midweek Lenten services
The LCMS suggests 2017 Lenten Midweek Propers, which pair selections from Isaiah’s Servant Songs with the Passion reading from St. Matthew.
Two LCMS schools in spotlight for ‘Blue Ribbon’ honor
Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Charles, Mo., and St. Paul Lutheran School, Mount Prospect, Ill., are among those named “National Blue Ribbon Schools” for 2016.
Wulf on LCMS 2016 fiscal year: ‘Nervous and cautious’
When donors get nervous about the future of the economy or changing societal norms, donated resources decline overall.
‘Tremendous impact’ through first National Offering allocation
The first allocation from The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s 2016-19 National Offering is announced — made possible with gifts totaling $411,305.69.
Puig was first executive secretary for LCMS Hispanic Ministry
A joint memorial service for Rev. Carlos H. Puig and his wife, Joan, is set for Oct. 22 at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, Houston.
Almost 3,000 attend convocation launching LEA’s 75th anniversary
Lutheran Education Association’s 2016 convocation in Grand Rapids, Mich., draws Lutheran educators and education students from 37 states and 14 countries.
KFUO Audio: Responsibility of Christians in Kingdom of the Left
Rev. Larry Beane talks with KFUO Radio’s Kip Allen on Oct. 19 about the obligation of Christians in the Kingdom of the Left regarding the election of officials. Are Christians required to vote? What is the role of the conscience in the election process?
Brief Advent Table Devotions: 2016
LCMS Worship suggests the following Advent devotions for use at home. Family members may take turns reading the prophesy for each day from Nov. 27 to Christmas Eve.
