In a March 13 “Free to Be Faithful” webinar, the president of the National Organization for Marriage emphasizes the importance of defending marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
New missionary-recruitment team begins work
The team opens new office space for their work of recruiting and placing more LCMS missionaries.
LIRS conference promotes ‘collaborative action’
Representatives from 38 organizations that work with immigrants and refugees gather in Baltimore for the Feb. 24-26 conference.
Registration now open for 2014 worship institute
The July 28-31 conference at Concordia University, Nebraska is designed for pastors, musicians and laity who are passionate about music.
Sem dedication a dream come true for Ghana church leader
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana Bishop Rev. Dr. Paul Kofi Fynn and some 700 others, including LCMS leaders, gather Feb. 2 for the dedication of that church body’s new seminary building.
‘Cross Edges’ debuts on Worldwide KFUO
“Cross Edges,” with five new programs aimed at young adults and offering fresh talk about contemporary Lutheran Christianity, begins Dec. 2 on the LCMS-owned Worldwide KFUO.
LCMS pledges $150,000 for Philippines typhoon relief
The LCMS partner church in the Philippines has three congregations in areas hit hardest by the massive storm, with destruction and damage reported to members’ homes and church property.
Rev. Dr. Ihno Janssen, former LCMS Board member, dies
A memorial service is held Nov. 2 at West Portal Lutheran Church in San Francisco.
Video tells of mercy after 2010 Chile quake
Lutherans, including LCMS donors, have made it possible for the Synod’s small partner church in Chile to provide mercy to many people affected by one of the strongest earthquakes on record.
Latino Ministries Conference offers ‘practical ideas’
Bringing together some 75 participants and presenters, the Oct. 23-25 event in El Paso, Texas, provides resources for participants to use immediately in their communities.
Rev. Dr. Earl Gaulke, former editor for Synod, CPH, dies
A memorial service is held Nov. 5 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Sarasota, Fla.
Wenthe named interim president of Concordia University System
On behalf of the Concordia University System (CUS) board of directors, the Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Jastram, the board’s chairman, makes the announcement Oct. 4.
Johnson named director of LCMS Disaster Response
The Rev. Ross E. Johnson, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fairhope, Ala., began his service in the Synod post Sept. 3.
LCMS leaders experience faithful Siberian partners
Three Synod leaders participate in summer seminars of the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church, a new LCMS partner church.
First-time LCMS app now available
Features include ways to locate LCMS congregations, connect via social-media outlets, stay current through Synod news sources and access streaming radio from KFUO and CLASSIC99.
Synod prepares new missionaries and spouses for service
A July 14 “sending service” ends nearly two weeks of orientation for 35 new LCMS missionaries and their families.
