For the first time since 2003 — when LCMS World Mission realigned its international operations to establish four international regions — all four deployed regional director positions for the Synod’s overseas missions are filled. International regional directors work with overseas…
Requests for Reinstatement (September)
STEPHEN C. MOSER, Poulsbo, Wash., and KURT OVERWAY, Hudsonville, Mich., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. DOROTHY A. ALBRECHT, Imperial, Mo.; ERICH BREDEHOEFT, North Fort Meyers, Fla.; SHERRY L. BYRNE, Allen,…
Items available (September)
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. Available Lutheran Worship hymnals, 1982 copyright (blue cover),…
Calls for Nominations (September)
The Board for University Education (BUE)/Concordia University System (CUS) is seeking nominations for an associate director, university education. The associate director reports to the executive director of BUE/president of CUS and is responsible for promoting improved articulation between the colleges…
Positions (September)
The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) Foundation seeks applications and nominations for the position of vice president for world mission support, made available due to a pending retirement. The position reports to the senior vice president for ministry resources development and…
CPH`s 2006-07 catalog showcases new materials
Concordia Publishing House’s new 2006-07 catalog features more than 30 new books and other items that are now available for order. New items include: The Town that Forgot About Christmas ($14.99, item no. 56-2392S), adapted by Susan K. Leigh from…
`Harvesters` training set for October
LCMS World Mission -– Outreach Ministry is accepting applications for the next Harvesters For Christ training event — set for Oct. 25-29 at the St. Paul Institute for Education in Concordia, Mo. Harvesters is an Outreach Ministry program that partners…
National youth-worker conference draws 400
Some 400 professionals and volunteers involved in youth ministry with congregations across the Synod participated in the 2006 NATIONAL Lutheran Youth Workers Conference July 20-23 in Orlando, Fla. This was the second annual conference known as “NATIONAL” –- a project of…
Society for Missiology seeks missionary info
The Lutheran Society for Missiology has launched a five-year project to research all former LCMS missionaries — living and deceased — as the first step in producing a comprehensive “biographical dictionary” of Lutheran missionaries. Information gathered also will be shared…
LWR president takes new post
Dr. Kathryn Wolford, who has served as president of Baltimore-based Lutheran World Relief (LWR) since 1993, has accepted the presidency of The McKnight Foundation, a philanthropic organization based in Minneapolis. Wolford, 48, will step down as LWR president Oct. 31…
`LutherHostel`set for St. Louis seminary
“Living Well in Christ” is the theme for “LutherHostel 2006,” to be held Oct. 7-10 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. LutherHostel is an educational event for adults ages 55 and older. Dr. Richard Bimler, author, humorist, and past president of…
Seminary offers conference on love, marriage
Concordia Theological Seminary will host “In the Image of God: The Christian Vision for Love and Marriage” Sept. 18-20 on its campus in Fort Wayne, Ind. The conference is open to anyone interested in the Christian view of love and…
New books feature work of King, Dickinson
Two new books offer information on Black and other ethnic ministries through the life and work of two LCMS leaders — Dr. Robert H. King, fourth vice president of the Synod, and Dr. Richard C. Dickinson, former executive director of…
Asia has `huge need` for short-term mission teams
Bruce Wall, who matches LCMS groups with short-term mission assignments on behalf of LCMS World Mission, says it’s definitely a good thing that he’s received requests from Hong Kong and Macau for 160 to 200 volunteer teams to serve there…
St. Louis sem releases `Deaconess` publication
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, mailed its first issue of Deaconess to LCMS pastors and deaconesses in late June. The newsletter — to be published three times a year — highlights deaconess education and provides insight into the lives of current…
LSA sponsors conference on disability ministry
The Disability Network of Lutheran Services in America (LSA-DN) is sponsoring its first-ever conference on disability ministry this fall. The conference is set for Oct. 23-25 at the Airport Marriott in St. Louis under the theme “One God One Call.”…
