ST. LOUIS, February 11, 2013—The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Foundation has named David Fiedler its new president effective Feb. 12.
LCMS reaches out to Hattiesburg congregation, community after tornado
By Sarah Schafer The LCMS began reaching out Monday, Feb. 11, to LCMS families and the Hattiesburg, Miss., community after a tornado struck the city Sunday, Feb. 10. The storm caused major damage. According to early reports, it injured as…
Wittenberg project's history, board members
Dedicated in 1564, the “Old Latin School” is located in the heart of Wittenberg’s historic district, just steps from St. Mary’s Church, the “mother church of the Reformation.” In 2006, the LCMS Central Illinois District Church Extension Fund provided funds…
Convention Corner (February 2013)
With Barbara A. Below There are some deadlines and changes to be aware of as we prepare for the 2013 Synod convention. Officer elections Of major significance for the 2013 convention is the change in the process for…
Congregations to report 2012 statistics online
By Linda C. Hoops For the first time, the 6,162 congregations in The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod will be reporting their membership totals, official acts, and other statistical information for 2012 to the Office of Rosters and Statistics online. Letters were sent out…
Approvals move Wittenberg project 'several steps forward'
By James H. Heine ST. LOUIS — At its board meeting here Jan. 17-18, the International Lutheran Society of Wittenberg (ILSW), the partnership that owns the “Old Latin School” in Wittenberg, Germany, approved four items that move “several steps forward” the…
Convention Bible study available Feb. 13
In preparation for this summer’s 65th Regular LCMS Convention, a special Bible study that relates to the convention theme, “Baptized for This Moment,” is expected to be available for free downloading beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13. Authored by the…
A Statement in Response to Media Coverage of LCMS Pastor’s Apology Regarding Newtown Worship Service
In response to questions raised following the recent news stories about the Rev. Robert Morris of Newtown, Conn., we encourage everyone to read Pastor Morris’ statement and President Matthew Harrison’s pastoral letter for themselves.
Kollbaum named Missouri Synod’s ‘Rural and Small Town Mission’ director
The Rev. Todd E. Kollbaum has accepted the call to serve as director of Rural and Small Town Mission for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). He will begin serving in this role April 1.
Kollbaum to direct LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission
By Vicki Biggs The Rev. Todd E. Kollbaum of Cole Camp, Mo., has accepted the call to serve as director of Rural and Small Town Mission (RSTM) for The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. He will begin serving in the position April…
Brazil nightclub fire victims include Lutheran students
By Laura J. Seaman The recent tragedy in Santa Maria, Brazil, has hit home for families of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod partner church there, the Igreja Evangelica Luterana do Brasil (the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil – IELB). Santa Maria is…
CTCR to release ‘framework’ for addressing immigration
By Adriane Dorr A hot topic both in the nation’s capital and in the mainstream media, immigration is on the minds of many Americans. But it is also pertinent to discussions within the church. In mid-February, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s…
LCMS sponsors first hymnwriting conference
By Adriane Dorr When it comes to the Church’s song, “Vivid imagery and fresh language can help the worshiper see a truth about God in a new way,” noted the Rev. Dr. Stephen Starke, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church,…
'LCMS U' launches to boost campus ministry synodwide
By Joe Isenhower Jr. ST. LOUIS — With a burst of applause, some 400-plus students, campus ministers and others at the closing session of the Synod’s Jan. 3-5 “UNWRAPPED” campus-ministry conference on Saint Louis University’s campus here greeted the unveiling…
Record 350-plus Lutherans join 2013 'March for Life'
By Sarah Schafer WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 350 people from across the nation donned neon-green hats reading “March for Life with the LCMS,” braving snow and freezing temperatures for the national “March for Life” here Jan. 25. A…
Worship, study central as 425 gather for 'UNWRAPPED'
By Joe Isenhower Jr. ST. LOUIS — The Synod’s Jan. 3-5 ‘UNWRAPPED’ campus-ministry conference here Jan. 3-5 got high marks from those attending it, and planners said that the final registration count of some 425 participants from more than 90 campuses…
