News from LCMS colleges and seminaries.
Share It! – Ideas for serving the community
This month’s “Share it!” responses include ideas from pastors and a school principal.
Offering a warm ‘welcome’: February ‘Witness’ looks at hospitality
The issue also features a conversation with LCMS Black Ministry Director Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray.
Call for applicants/nominations: Director, CPS Ministry Solutions
Concordia Plan Services (CPS) announces an opening for the position of director, Ministry Solutions, housed at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.
LCMS Black Ministry: A look backward and forward
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has been involved in black ministry for over 140 years.
Bertsch elected to first full term in North Dakota
Also elected were the Rev. Kirk Peters of Hazen, N.D., as first vice-president, and the Rev. Steve Schulz of Fargo, N.D., as second vice-president.
Official notice: Audits and budgets (Feb. 2018)
Audits and summary budgets are available for LCEF, the LCMS, the LCMS Foundation, the districts and Concordia Publishing House.
Positions (Feb. 2018)
Positions are available with the Concordia University System, the Kansas District, LINC Ministries and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (Feb. 2018)
A listing of those who have applied — and been approved — for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Official notice: Colloquies (Feb. 2018)
A listing of those who have completed — or submitted applications for — teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.
Items wanted, available (Feb. 2018)
Wanted this month are handbells and Luther’s Works; please see complete notice for long list of items available.
‘Mission Field: USA’ new online tool ‘first of its kind’ in LCMS
The self-paced online tool is a companion to the Mission Field: USA guidebook.
‘Every One His Witness’ evangelism program launches website
The website, the second part of the Every One His Witness (E1HW) program, contains videos that apply the E1HW approach to specific witnessing contexts.
Commentary: ‘Life and breath and everything’
The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, executive director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, reflects on the significance of the annual March for Life.
