Simply put, an Ablaze! Covenant Congregation is a congregation of any size that signs a covenant, or pledge, with its district and LCMS World Mission to start at least one church within the next 10 years. To request a free…
Seminaries to hold open-house events
This winter and spring, the Synod’s two seminaries are sponsoring open-house events for men and women — from high-school-age to adult — who are interested in pursuing church vocations. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, has planned: “Taste of the Sem,” Jan.…
Thomas begins work as Pastoral Education director
Rev. Glen D. Thomas of St. Louis began serving Nov. 5 as executive director of the Synod’s Board for Pastoral Education. Thomas, 51, held a number of posts at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, over the last 18 years, most recently…
Seminaries offer free calendars
Both Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod seminaries are offering free 2008 wall calendars, featuring full-color photographs of their campuses. To request a calendar from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, contact Communications at (314) 505-7374 or communications@csl.edu. For a Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne,…
CTCR: equip Christians to speak out on issues
“Christian participation in public debate requires the use of language, argumentation, and strategies that — according to Scripture itself — are most appropriate and effective for interaction in the public realm, where God’s Word is not regarded as authoritative.” The…
Presidential appointees join commissions, board
Four Synod commissions and one board with members appointed by Synod President Gerald B. Kieschnick have held their first meetings of the 2007-10 triennium, electing their chairmen and other officers for the next three years. Kieschnick appointed all 13 members…
TV special features world's spiritual leaders
A two-hour primetime television special, “In God’s Name,” featured interviews with a dozen religious leaders in “intimate settings,” such as their homes and places of worship. The program aired Dec. 23 on CBS. Produced by French filmmakers Jules and Gedeon…
Fort Wayne seminary announces symposia
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., will present its annual symposia on exegetical and confessional theology Jan. 15-18. The four-day symposia includes: the 23rd Annual Symposium on Exegetical Theology, Jan. 15-16, which will discuss “Atonement for Sin in the Scriptures:…
'The 72' outreach ministry accepting applications
“The 72 — Partners on the Road” is now accepting applications from congregations that want to expand, revitalize, or start an outreach ministry in 2008. “The 72” is a ministry of LCMS World Mission that works with congregations to help…
District disaster-response reps to meet
District disaster-response coordinators will meet for first-time training Jan. 9-10 in St. Louis — a key step toward a comprehensive, collaborative concept to help LCMS congregations help communities when lives are turned upside down. “This concept enables local congregations to…
CPH slashes prices on 'Big Books'
Concordia Publishing House is offering its Big Books for children for $5 each through Dec. 18. The 15-by-18-inch Big Books are regularly priced at $15 to $20 each. The oversized books can be used in the classroom, in church or…
Resources available for 'Schools Week' in March
Promotional resources are available from LCMS District and Congregational Services — School Ministry to help Lutheran Schools and their sponsoring congregations observe “National Lutheran Schools Week” 2008, set for March 2-8. The theme for that observance is “Securing Each Child’s…
Lutherans in England embrace 'Lutheran Service Book'
Delegates to the annual synod, or convention, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE) got a chance to examine copies of Lutheran Service Book, the latest hymnal of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, and passed a resolution officially adopting it…
LCMS, LCC dialogue reviews relationship
Representatives of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) and The Lutheran Church–-Missouri Synod met at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis Nov. 1 to review the formal partnership agreement that has existed since 1988 between the two church bodies. At the conclusion…
Dr. Samuel Hoard, Black ministry pioneer, dies
Longtime Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod pastor, military chaplain, and social activist Dr. Samuel L. Hoard died of cancer Nov. 30 in Orlando, Fla. He was 80. A funeral service was held Dec. 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Orlando. In a Dec. 4 editorial,…
Lutherans, Roman Catholics start report on dialogue
Participants in the U.S. Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue started work on the writing process for a report on their latest round of discussions when they met Oct. 10-14 at St. Paul’s College, Washington, D.C. Dr. Samuel H. Nafzger, executive director of…
