The International Center (IC) of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) seeks to fill the position of executive director of Human Resources (HR). This position provides strategic HR leadership at the LCMS IC. Organizations supported include the LCMS Foundation, The Lutheran…
Items wanted, available (June)
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 Theological books of all types for the…
Structure ideas available online
Proposals from the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance are available on the LCMS Web site. They are the same proposals that task force members are presenting to district conventions for consideration and feedback. The task force…
Seminaries offer summer programs for youth
The Synod’s two seminaries are sponsoring events this summer for high-school students. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is accepting nominations for high school men and women to attend its June 27-July 2 11th annual Vocatio (formerly called “Exploring Church Careers Event”).…
LEA forms new 'EncourAGEnet'
A new Retired Lutheran Educators Network informally known as “EncourAGEnet” is now active among eight peer networks formed by and operating in Lutheran Education Association (LEA). This is the only LEA network open — with some restrictions — to those who are not…
CHI to open museum at International Center
Lutheran history — past, present, and future — will go on display in a new location next month when Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) opens its museum at the Synod’s International Center in St. Louis. Beginning July 27, the museum will be open…
CPH offers stained glass, steeples
Concordia Publishing House now offers stained-glass windows and church steeples to help congregations with their renovation projects. The stained-glass windows are from IHS Studios, featuring artist Dennis Roberts and craftsmen. The artists create custom stained-glass windows in a variety of…
CNH District adds regions for Hawaii, Nevada
By adding four more members to its board of directors, the convention of the Synod’s California-Nevada-Hawaii District has formed Nevada and Hawaii into regions. In action during the convention, May 15-17 in Fremont, Calif., the convention added two regional vice…
Child care ministry conference set for fall
The Open Arms Institute is sponsoring a conference on “Church Planting and Gospel Outreach through Childcare Ministry” Aug. 20-22 in Raleigh, N.C. The three-day conference is open to anyone with an interest in starting a Lutheran child care center —…
Seminary to host church-music workshops
This summer Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, is offering a new workshop for church musicians, in addition to its regular workshop for organists. The new workshop, “Church Music Week,” will be held June 22-26 on the seminary campus. It is…
Storm kills LCMS member, damages school
By Sarah Schafer A storm that news sources are calling an “inland hurricane” struck southern Illinois May 8, killing George Arbiter, 87, a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Murphysboro, Ill., and causing an estimated $500,000 in damages at Christ Lutheran…
Northern Illinois re-elects Gilbert
Rev. Dan P. Gilbert of Addison, Ill., was re-elected, by acclamation, to his second term as president of the Northern Illinois District during the district’s 56th Regular Convention, May 8-9 in Lombard, Ill. Gilbert, 57, was unopposed. Also re-elected to second…
Stewardship process helps leaders manage what God gives
By Roland Lovstad Seeing stewardship everywhere, Rev. John Duerr is making it a regular theme for a second year in his preaching and teaching at Hope Lutheran Church in Warren, Mich. And, the pastor intends to continue that approach for…
Southeastern delegates re-relect Diefenthaler
Dr. Jon Diefenthaler of Columbia, Md., was re-elected on the first ballot to his third term as president of the LCMS Southeastern District at the district’s 35th convention May 1-3 in Norfolk, Va. “One Name Jesus” — based on the words…
COP elects Stoterau as chairman
Dr. Larry Stoterau, president of the Pacific Southwest District, was elected to chair the Council of Presidents (COP) during the council’s April 17-23 meeting in Fort Wayne and St. Louis. Stoterau succeeds Dr. William Hoesman, Michigan District president, who has served…
Art to mark Center's 10-year anniversary
A request is being issued for proposals for artwork to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Lutheran Center in Baltimore, which houses headquarters for three inter-Lutheran service agencies and a Lutheran judicatory office. Those agencies are Lutheran Services in America, Lutheran…
