Following a March 22 meeting in St. Louis, representatives of The American Association of Lutheran Churches and The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod have set dates for official theological discussions that could lead to establishment of altar and pulpit fellowship. The meeting was…
LEA offers Web page with job openings
The Lutheran Education Association (LEA) is offering a new Web page where Lutheran educators may post their qualifications and look for employment opportunities. Lutheran schools, school associations, and congregations also may post position openings and seek qualified candidates to fill them. The…
District Web site directory redesigned
The District Directory on the LCMS Web site has been redesigned to make information about the Synod’s 35 districts more readily available and to offer districts a new method of creating and maintaining district Web sites. The new directory features…
Schultz named Synod`s new CAO
Ronald P. Schultz, executive director of general services for The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod since 1996, has accepted the appointment of the Synod’s Board of Directors to serve as chief administrative officer (CAO) of the church. Schultz will start his new…
Kieschnick issues statement about pope
Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod President Gerald Kieschnick issued the following statement about Pope John Paul II on April 2, the day the pope died in his Vatican apartment: Pope John Paul II’s strong voice in confronting issues crucial for our age…
Kieschnick, LFL issue statements on Schiavo case
Statements issued by Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod President Gerald B. Kieschnick and Lutherans For Life Executive Director James I. Lamb support the family of Terri Schiavo, which had fought to keep the brain-damaged woman’s feeding tube in place in spite of…
Kyrgyzstan returning to normal after coup, says missionary
Just days after political demonstrators and looters destroyed shops and generally trashed Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, during a March 24 coup that ousted President Askar Akayev, the city is returning to normal, says Missouri Synod Missionary Rita Nickel. “We feel safe and calm…
Board of Directors asks CCM to review opinion
The Synod’s Board of Directors has asked the Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM) to reconsider an opinion regarding the authority of the Board of Directors provided in Article XI F 2 of the Synod’s Constitution. The opinion, prompted by proposed Constitutional…
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 Lutheran Worship hymnal, 15 copies, for First Lutheran…
Official Notice: Nominees for seminary president
The following have given formal permission to allow their names to stand innomination for the presidency of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis: Rev. Dr. David L. Adams, Fenton, MO; Rev. Dr. Andrew H. Bartelt, St. Louis, MO; Rev. Dr. Scott A.…
Choice of legal counsel hinges on transition, fees
The Synod’s Board of Directors at its Feb. 24-25 meeting in St. Louis appointed Thompson Coburn LLP to serve as the Synod’s legal counsel for the current triennium. However, that choice hinges on the outcome of talks between Thompson Coburn and…
St. Louis sem to announce new president May 11
The election to determine who will receive the call to serve as the 10th president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will take place May 11, and results of the vote will be “webcast” on the seminary’s Web site that day. Casting…
Pressure Points with Dr. Bruce Hartung
Q: I know that old hurts die hard, including some that continue to plague our congregation. Example: A family with many extended members felt hurt and not properly cared for by a previous pastor. They complained, but the pastor was…
April 2005 Letters
More on Women’s Service … This month’s “Letters” continues a discussion from last month on disagreements over the recently released “Guidelines for the Service of Women in Congregational Offices.” — Ed. I appreciate Dr. Nafzger’s taking the time to respond…
Official Notice: Constitutional amendments balloting results
Article XIV of the Constitution of the Synod requires all constitutional amendments adopted by conventions of the Synod to be affirmed by the voting congregations of the Synod. Within three months of the close of a convention, announcements of the…
