Purpose The Concordia Deaconess Conference (CDC), affirming its desire to glorify the only true God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — and to reflect His love and grace in Christ, establishes this Code of Ethics.  This Code, rooted in…

For shorter versions of key Reporter stories, downloadable in PDF format and suitable for use in congregational newsletters, go to the online Reporter Digest.  The June 2005 Digest is scheduled to be posted by June 10. Posted June 2, 2005…

For shorter versions of key Reporter stories, downloadable in PDF format and suitable for use in congregational newsletters, go to the online Reporter Digest.  The June 2005 Digest is scheduled to be posted by June 10. Posted June 2, 2005…

For shorter versions of key Reporter stories, downloadable in PDF format and suitable for use in congregational newsletters, go to the online Reporter Digest.  The June 2005 Digest is scheduled to be posted by June 10. Posted June 2, 2005…

For shorter versions of key Reporter stories, downloadable in PDF format and suitable for use in congregational newsletters, go to the online Reporter Digest.  The June 2005 Digest is scheduled to be posted by June 10. Posted June 2, 2005…

The ultimate ‘guiding concept’   Professor [William C.] Weinrich argues in a letter to Reporter (May 2005) that it is “methodologically mistaken to make discussion on the question of homosexual and lesbian behavior and ‘marriage’ into an issue of Biblical authority…

The Board for District and Congregational Services (DCS) is seeking nominations for its executive director.  The executive director establishes a vision, formulates strategies, and implements plans so that DCS ministry areas (children, family, outreach, leadership, school, stewardship, youth), together with…

Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich., seeks applicants for two faculty positions in the School of Education.  Candidates must possess a master’s degree in the field of education, although a doctoral degree is preferred.  Preference will be given to candidates who…

GREGORY C. ROGAHN, Lubbock, Texas, and CHARLES W. WEBB, Traverse City, Mich., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  JEAN GILLIS, Sunrise, Fla.; DONALD G. HUGO, St. Charles, Mo.; JOYCE TRINKLEIN, Muttontown,…

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 Worship Supplement (1969), approximately 60 copies, red…

Concordia University in River Forest, Ill., is reporting a brighter financial picture as it nears the end of this fiscal year.  For the second year in succession, administrators will close their books with an operating surplus on June 30, following…

“The Congregation’s Ministry and Mission: Who’s in Charge Here?” will be the theme as representatives of the 35 LCMS districts gather for a second Model Theological Conference Aug. 23-25 at the Marriott Camelback Inn, Phoenix.  Districts have been invited to…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. NEW ORLEANS — Although the 2005-06 operating budget adopted by the LCMS Board of Directors pares $750,000 from the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, the final budget does not cut national ministries…

The Synod’s first-ever prison-ministry conference, April 30-May 1 in St. Louis, attracted 107 participants — 37 more than organizers hoped for — “from literally all over the country,” according to Rev. John Fale. Director of chaplaincy, pastoral counseling, and clinical…

Wheat Ridge Ministries of Itasca, Ill., announced in late April that it is providing seed grants totaling $357,000 to 12 new projects — four with ties to LCMS congregations. The other eight projects are either pan-Lutheran or affiliated with church bodies other…

Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) is calling for those with skills and needed equipment to help clear wood debris that remains in coastal Alabama counties as a result of hurricanes which hit the area last year. LDR is a cooperative program of…