“Lutheran Ecclesiology for the Third Millennium: Beyond Walther” is the title of the 19th Annual Theological Symposium, to be held Sept. 23-24 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. The American Lutheran understanding of what it means to be the church has…
Registration still open for Youth Ministry's 'NATIONAL'
Registration remains open for LCMS Youth Ministry’s third National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (also known as “NATIONAL”) — set for July 10-13 at the Westin Hotel In Indianapolis, where participants may take advantage of a special discount room rate until…
Aid groups seek funding for Myanmar cyclone victims
LCMS World Relief and Human Care and its Baltimore-based relief and development partner, Lutheran World Relief (LWR), are appealing to U.S. Lutherans to send contributions for desperately needed emergency aid to Myanmar (Burma) in the wake of the May 3…
Katrina church rededicates building
By Linda C. Hoops For members of Christ Lutheran Church, Chalmette, La., the rededication April 6 of their newly refurbished church building meant “they have stability in their lives once again, they have a sense of home again, and they…
Process under way to fill vacancy on Board of Directors
Rev. Edward Balfour of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, tendered his resignation from the LCMS Board of Directors in a March 13 letter to Board Chairman Donald Muchow. The process is under way to fill the resulting vacancy on the Board. Balfour,…
Meetings 'help build trust' between ILC, LWF
“Attitudes of mutual respect, good will, and shared hope that both bodies will have strong churches” were emphasized in a joint communiqué issued by representatives of the International Lutheran Council (ILC) and the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) after a meeting…
'Acts' ministry offers outreach tips
While the phrase “random acts of kindness” is a familiar one, Jeff Van Beaver would like the phrase “Planned Acts of Christian Kindness” (PACK) to be the rallying cry for congregations to reach the unchurched. Van Beaver is president of…
CPH offers gift certificate with purchase
Concordia Publishing House is offering its customers a way to stretch their ministry dollars: Each purchase of $50 or more of any in-stock product ordered by May 16 earns a gift certificate that can be used on a future purchase.…
'Sourcebook' offers stained-glass information on CD
Sourcebook 2008: Your Guide to Architectural Stained and Art Glass is now available free on compact disk. The publication is produced annually by the Stained Glass Association of America for use by architects, congregations, liturgical consultants, and other professionals active…
Items wanted, available (May)
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 Selected Writings of C.F.W. Walther (CPH, 1981),…
Call for Nominations: assistant director, Ministry to the Armed Forces
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is seeking nominations for the position of assistant director, Ministry to the Armed Forces, Board for Mission Services. The assistant director, Ministry to the Armed Forces, serves as the primary executive officer for the Ministry to…
Positions (May)
The Pacific Southwest District, Irvine, Calif., is seeking applications for the position of assistant vice president — Lutheran Church Extension Fund. This person will provide consultation to congregations and schools of the district on financial, real estate, and ministry matters. In…
Official Notice: from the districts
Retired or semi-retired pastor to serve small congregation in Fairfield, Texas, on a part-time basis. One-year commitment preferred. Contact Rev. Vic Willmann, circuit counselor, (903) 752-7422, vpwillmann@suddenlink.net. Rev. Kenneth M. Hennings, PresidentLCMS Texas District Posted May 1, 2008 Return to…
Requests for Reinstatement (May)
SCOTT KRUEGER, Ripon, Wis.; THOMAS E. NELSON, Billings, Mont.; REBECCA NIEBUHR, Georgetown, Texas; RONALD E. OPPEN JR., Rochester, Minn.; and MICHELLE STONEMAN, Lincoln, Neb., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Correspondence…
Pressure Points (May)
with Dr. Bruce Hartung Q: What are the church and seminary doing to reduce tuition costs and prevent students from going into significant debt? My stepson attends Concordia Seminary and is supported by his district and our congregation, and even…
Letters to the Editor (May)
Note: There are no Letters to the Editor for June. Outreach through schools I have a concern regarding the following quotation from the April article headlined “Mission, ministry fit with education as schools intentionally reach out to unchurched families”: “‘As…
