Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, plans to host three convocations this spring to introduce the Missouri Synod’s new hymnal, Lutheran Service Book, to seminary students and area Lutherans.  Pastors, choir leaders, and anyone who is interested in learning more about the…

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host its fourth annual “Day of Homiletical Reflection” from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. May 3.  The event is designed for pastors, students involved in homiletical education, and anyone interested in the proclamation of the…

Concordia Publishing House’s Spring 2006 New Releases catalog features photos and descriptions of more than 30 new books for children, youth, adults, pastors, teachers, and church leaders, as well as nearly 140 previously published books, Bible studies, and resource materials.…

Now available from Lutherans For Life (LFL) is God’s Word for Life, a Bible designed to help people “connect God’s Word with the life issues.” It is the only pro-life specialty Bible on the market, according to LFL, and features…

Hong Kong International School is seeking candidates for the following positions. Lower Primary — Reception One or Prekindergarten (age 4), Reception Two or Kindergarten (age 5), Grade One (age 6) and Grade Two (age 7): – teacher of gifted and…

Ten “Lutheran college fairs” are planned for early this year — February through May — at various sites around the country. Representatives of Lutheran colleges and universities nationwide — including those of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s Concordia University System — will…

Papers presented during the 2006 Symposia Series at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, are now available online.  This year’s themes were “Justification in the Scriptures: Old and New Challenges to the Doctrine upon which the Church Stands or Falls” and…

Lutheran Bible Translators, Aurora, Ill., seeks an experienced accountant/financial manager, CPA preferred.  Responsibilities: develop $3.8 million budget; perform standard accounting functions; manage day-to-day operations; monitor restricted and unrestricted fund balances.  Send resumes by Feb. 15, to Lutheran Bible Translators, Attn:…

In spite of the wet weather, the Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) float, “Miracle of Faith,” took part in the Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 2 in Pasadena, Calif.  LHM has had a float in the parade for the past 55…

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 Set of handbells or other musical instruments.…

WILLIAM H. VAN DUZER, Sebring, Fla., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  MARK FAERBER, Belleville, Mich.; DOUGLAS JACOBY, Port Washington, Wis.; and CAROL OLDAY, Lake Worth, Fla., have applied for reinstatement…

All 35 LCMS districts hold their conventions this year — just as they do every three years — starting with North Dakota’s Jan. 22-25 and ending with Central Illinois’ July 9-11. Reporter plans to carry a summary story on each convention, as…

In their first meeting in at least 10 years, development teams from the Synod’s two seminaries got together with staff from the LCMS Joint Seminary Fund to get to know one another, share strategies, and discuss ways they can work…

“Seven Practices of Effective Ministry” for congregations is the focus of the current issue of “Mission Moments,” a free biweekly electronic newsletter from the Center for U.S. Missions in Irvine, Calif. The practices, related by Rev. Glenn A. Lucas, director of…

The two seminaries of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod will be holding campus-visitation events in February, March, and during the summer months for men and women interested in church vocations. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will sponsor three events: The Institute on the…

Concordia Publishing House is offering English, Spanish, and bilingual vacation Bible school programs for summer 2006: “Treasure Cove,” available only in English, takes children on a treasure hunt through God’s Holy Word.  The five-day program uses different color gemstones to…