Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., is hosting a retreat on “Contending for the Faith in the Twenty-First Century” May 1-2. The retreat will offer presentations on topics such as atheism, Islam, and the historical and practical implications of a…
LCMS, ELCA leaders discuss sexuality report
ST. LOUIS — Leaders of the two largest U.S. Lutheran church bodies met March 24 in St. Louis for the 32nd regular meeting of the Committee on Lutheran Cooperation. During the half-day meeting, representatives from The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and…
COP looks at how Synod assists congregations for mission, ministry
With discussion of “Church in a Post-church Culture,” to a historical perspective on structure, to proposals for restructure, the Feb. 21-24 meeting of the LCMS Council of Presidents looked at several facets of how the Synod assists congregations in effective…
Mission board, staff establish fund for missionaries, mission work
By Paula Schlueter Ross Everybody’s hurting in today’s poor economy, and LCMS World Mission is no exception. Donations to the Synod’s mission arm are down in the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, and, unless funds are found, cuts…
Cycling team provides more than exercise
As the only seminary-sponsored team to compete in the Midwest Collegiate Cycling Conference, “Concordia Seminary Cycling” isn’t doing too badly. The six-member team, in its second year, currently ranks 8th out of 15 Division 2 schools, according to Dr. Jeffrey…
Three LCMS schools receive NLSA's 'exemplary status'
Three LCMS schools were selected in February to receive the National Lutheran School Accreditation’s (NLSA) “exemplary status” award out of the 100 schools that it accredited or re-accredited in August 2008. The schools are: Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Collinsville, Ill.,…
Sem students see Lutheran mercy in Madagascar
When people ask Evan Goeglein what he did on spring break, the Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS) student can offer a most unusual response. He trekked to an African country on the brink of civil war and visited, among other Lutheran…
Pressure Points (April)
With Dr. Bruce Hartung Q: Given the economy — [with] the mortgage crisis, [and the fact] that most pastors own their own homes — has the number of pastors accepting calls (having to move and having to sell their homes) declined? Has…
Items wanted, available (April)
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 Joyfully Sing, CPH, olive-colored song book for…
Call for nominations: assistant executive director, CTCR
The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod seeks nominations for the position of assistant executive director. This person provides assistance to the executive director and associate executive director in carrying out the responsibilities assigned…
Positions (April)
Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, seeks the services of a freelance indexer for academic books. This person must be on the Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, possess a theological degree (master’s or above), and have a good grasp…
Requests for reinstatement (April)
GAIL BLACK, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; ANGELA S. CLAYTON, Ellisville, Mo.; DAVID L. ERICKSON, Fountain, Minn.; and JILL RODENBECK, Leo, Ind., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Correspondence regarding these applications should…
Miss America takes mission message home
By Michelle Bauman Katie Stam, Miss America 2009, came home to Seymour, Ind., on March 4 — with a message of unity and mission for Lutheran schools. Her first stop was to bring greetings to the more than 1,400 grade- and high-school…
'Mercy' team brings care to 1,128 in Indonesia
By Kim Plummer Krull “Since the tsunami, I’ve been feeling …” That’s how nearly every Indonesian who visited clinics operated by the LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC) Mercy Medical Team (MMT) in Banda Aceh in February began the…
Kenyan church dedicates Luther Plaza built with LCEF loan
In Nairobi, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya (ELCK) has dedicated and opened Luther Plaza, a multi-purpose building that serves as its headquarters as well as generating rental income. Dedicated Feb. 27, Luther Plaza was financed by a loan through…
Campus conference highlights worship diversity
By Joe Isenhower Jr. A first-time three-day conference in mid-February for worship leaders from the Synod’s colleges, universities, and seminaries to “openly discuss divergent worship practices” on their campuses was “a practical unveiling about the extreme diversity in music repertoire,…
