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On Web: Blue Ribbon Task Force report
The final report of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance is available on the LCMS Web site at www.lcms.org/lcmsfuture. The report, titled “Congregations Walking in Mission,” was delivered to the Office of the President before the…
Government offers two programs to reduce student debt
By Paula Schlueter Ross If you’re a pastor, teacher, or other professional church worker who is paying off federal student loans, you might benefit from two debt-reduction programs now offered by the U.S. Department of Education. For those who qualify,…
Concordia, Shanghai, celebrates new high school
By Karin L. Semler Balloons, banners, a ribbon cutting, firecrackers, a worship service, a reception, and special guests Oct. 8-9 marked celebrations at Concordia International School Shanghai (CISS) as the school dedicated its newest building — a 12,000-square-meter, state-of-the-art, six-story…
LEA to host administrators
Lutheran Education Association (LEA) is hosting its 2010 National Administrators Conference Feb. 18-20 at the JW Marriott in New Orleans. Open to anyone, but geared especially to Lutheran preschool and elementary-school administrators, the 2010 conference has the theme of “Transformers!”…
'Hands of Mercy' newsletter debuts
Hands of Mercy, the newest e-newsletter from LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC), shares news and achievements from the 120 Lutheran social service agencies with Recognized Service Organization (RSO) status. Offered three times each year, the e-newsletter also suggests…
CPH, LHM offer Advent devotions
New Advent devotions and resources are available from Concordia Publishing House and Lutheran Hour Ministries. New for 2009 from CPH is the Savior of the Nations Devotional Book ($2.29, item no. 12-4310WEB), which reflects on the biblical imagery of the…
Funds urgently needed after string of deadly disasters
By Kim Plummer Krull The Synod’s mercy arm is working with ministry partners to reach out to suffering Asians after what may have been an unprecedented string of deadly disasters. Although the typhoons, earthquake, and record floods have largely faded…
Registration opens for 2010 LCMS Servant Events
Groups interested in participating in a 2010 LCMS Servant Event may begin registering now. For that process, check the list of available Servant Events at www.lcms.org/youth/servantevents, choose an event, and follow the “How To Register” steps on the Web site.…
Second classes of Specific Ministry Pastors begin
By Roland Lovstad Building on a successful start, the LCMS seminaries have enrolled their second classes of students in the Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) program. “I think it is going amazingly well,” observed Dr. David Wollenburg, SMP director at Concordia…
Melser named to LHM post
Harold Melser of Columbia, Ill., is the new director of the Ministry Advancement division at St. Louis-based Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM). In his new position, Melser oversees all aspects of LHM’s ministry fundraising operations, including strategic planning, gift and estate…
Gala honors Ludwigs, supports seminarians
Grace Place Lutheran Retreats honored Dr. David and Kathy Ludwig of Hickory, N.C., for the couple’s “passionate concern and active and energizing commitment to the health and wholeness of Lutheran church workers and their families” at the Recognized Service Organization’s…
He Qi exhibit opens at seminary
“Look Toward the Heavens: The Art of He Qi,” an exhibit of sacred art by renowned Chinese artist He Qi, is on display at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis — in the gallery of the Concordia Historical Institute — now through January.…
CPH offers Halloween bags, tracts
Concordia Publishing House is offering Halloween treat bags and tracts that share the message of Jesus’ love with trick-or-treaters and those who hand out treats. Available are: “It’s in the Bag,” a pack of 50 treat bags with the message…
Historical Institute announces awards
Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) has announced that it is giving Awards of Commendation for 17 works published in 2008. The awards for unique contributions to Lutheran literature or for personal service in the field of Lutheran archival and historical work will…
CTCR eyes environmental report delivery formats
By Linda C. Hoops Podcasts, videos, PowerPoint presentations, plus blogs and Web sites were some of the formats suggested for disseminating a future report on the stewardship of the environment from the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR)…
