In an Aug. 17 broadcast, Worldwide KFUO’s Free to be Faithful moderator Kip Allen and the Rev. Christopher Thoma discussed the November 2016 presidential election, and they addressed issues of special importance to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Prayers for flood, wildfire victims
LCMS Worship offers the following prayers for flood victims in Louisiana and wildfire victims in Southern California. Pastors may use these prayers in congregations, and all are invited to include these victims in personal prayers.
KFUO Audio: Report on LCMS disaster response efforts in Louisiana and California
The Rev. Ross Johnson, director of LCMS Disaster Response, and Al Dowbnia of LCMS Communications, report on the flooding in Louisiana and the wildfires in California in mid-August 2016 during a KFUO Radio interview with Andy Bates.
Protecting Your Ministry: Synod provides legal guide amid increased intrusions
The LCMS has partnered with Alliance Defending for a downloadable manual, Protecting Your Ministry, to help congregations and schools prepare for lawsuits and other legal intrusions.
Guilt and Forgiveness and the Effect on Health
This presentation will explore how guilt and forgiveness affect a person’s health. The parish nurse will better understand how to encourage individuals to forgive others and to appreciate the forgiveness they have received. Both forgiving and being forgiven have a positive influence on health and wellness.
LCMS, LCC and NALC Leaders Release Joint Statement on Scripture
As an important step forward in the ongoing consultation between representatives of the Lutheran Church—Canada (LCC), The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the North American Lutheran Church (NALC), the participants who represented the three church bodies are releasing their joint statement on Holy Scripture, “God’s Word Forever Shall Abide: A Guiding Statement on the Character and Proper Use of the Sacred Scriptures.”
KFUO Audio: Rev. Meyer discusses upcoming Disaster Response conference
The Rev. Michael Meyer, manager of LCMS Disaster Response, and KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates talk about the 2016 National Disaster Response Conference, which is scheduled for Oct. 18-20 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind.
KFUO Audio: CHI’s Harmelink, Hillsdale’s Spalding discuss religion’s role in American history
The Rev. Dr. Dan Harmelink of the Concordia Historical Institute and Professor Matthew Spalding of Hillsdale College joined KFUO Radio’s Kip Allen to discuss how religion played a major role in the shaping of America from colonial times to the present.
Delegates adopt resolutions on fertility issues, persecuted Christians
The Synod in convention adopted the final three resolutions from Floor Committee 3 on Mercy regarding fertility issues, persecuted Christians and LCMS World Relief and Human Care.
‘Witness, Mercy, Life Together’ to continue in the LCMS
LCMS convention delegates adopt six resolutions addressing unity in worship and life together in the church.
Convention delegates select emphases for national witness
The LCMS turns its attention toward revitalization, work among Hmong and Hispanic peoples and establishing Rosa J. Young academies.
Delegates adopt measures strengthening Concordias’ confessional identity
On the final day of the convention, delegates approve three more resolutions from Floor Committee 7, Concordia University System.
Worker wellness merits its own committee
Delegates easily pass six resolutions relating to worker wellness.
Convention endorses ‘mustache’ funding resolution
Convention delegates approve lighthearted resolution to raise funds for Concordia college and seminary scholarships.
Convention formally recognizes, gives thanks for retiring Secretary Hartwig
The Rev. Dr. Raymond L. Hartwig is retiring after 18 years of faithful service as secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Delegates adopt 14 administration resolutions so processes ‘function smoothly’
Of the 15 resolutions presented by Floor Committee 11 to the Synod in convention, 14 were adopted while one — granting a “Lay Vote/Voice to Every Congregation” — failed by a narrow margin on July 13.
