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,…
Items wanted, available
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, River Forest, reports brighter picture
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…
Theological conference to study roles of pastor, laity
“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…
Board OKs $81.8 million budget for 2005-06
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…
Prison-ministry conference leads to support network
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 gives $357,000 for 12 new projects
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…
Wanted: Wood chippers to clear debris
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…
`Igniters` address growth in adult confirmations
By Joe Isenhower Jr. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The low numbers got them here April 29-30 — leaders of 18 Synod congregations who said that factors such as effective Word and Sacrament ministry, active lay involvement, and community outreach helped their…
Servant-Events page offers new features
The Servant Events Web page of LCMS District and Congregational Services — Youth Ministry has a new look and a number of enhanced features. New features include the 2005 Servant Events Bible study, complete details for those attending this year’s events, and…
LFL, bioethics meetings set for St. Louis
Lutherans For Life’s (LFL) national 2005 conference is set for Nov. 11-13 at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet in St. Louis. Its theme is “In Life, in Death, Abide With Me.” Also, a Nov. 11 “bonus” bioethics conference at the same…
Committee suggests alternative to `living wills`
The Synod’s Sanctity of Human Life Committee issued a statement April 22 with the suggestion that Christians make use of the “Health Care Durable Power of Attorney” as an alternative to “living wills.” The eight-person committee’s statement also recommends a number…
Leaders of `specialized ministries` share ideas
By Paula Schlueter Ross IRVING, Texas — Dr. Elwin Johnson Rethinasamy of Williston Park, N.Y., leaned across a table during the last of eight “One Mission Ablaze — Igniting Congregations” events, held here May 13-14. Rethinasamy, who serves South Asians, mostly…
Campbell accepts top Black ministry post
Dr. Phillip A. Campbell, who has been serving as interim executive director of the Synod’s Board for Black Ministry Services for nearly three years, has accepted a call to serve in that post permanently. He announced his decision May 16. Campbell…
Wuerffel joins armed forces ministry
Chaplain Ted Wuerffel of Shoreline, Wash., has accepted a call from the Synod’s Board for Mission Services to serve as associate director of Ministry to the Armed Forces, beginning July 1. Wuerffel, 61, currently serves as campus pastor for Agape…
CD features `New Directions` presentations
Recordings of presentations from the LCMS mission conference “New Directions in Mission Leadership ’05” are now available on compact disk. More than 100 people attended the New Directions conference, held April 28-May 1 in St. Louis under the theme “Responding…
