National Lutheran School Accreditation commissioners accredit Lutheran schools for 2016.
Harrison reflects on convention: ‘I’ve never seen anything like it’
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison also offers thoughts on the importance of confessing Christ in a shifting society.
Official Notice: constitutional amendment approval (September 2016)
Here’s the process for ratifying an amendment to the LCMS Constitution.
Positions (September 2016)
Positions are available with Concordia University System schools.
Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (September 2016)
A listing of those who have applied for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Official Notice: colloquies (September 2016)
A listing of those who have completed teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.
Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (September 2016)
Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.
Items wanted, available (September 2016)
“Available” this month are communionware and hymals.
‘Firsts’ call Lutheran Federal Credit Union ‘blessing in many ways’
The first individuals, congregation and district to join the new credit union serving the Synod note the benefits of membership.
LCMS members, comfort dogs injured in Joplin shooting
Worshipers at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Joplin, Mo., pray for healing and the suspected shooter as riders in the bullet-riddled church van recover.
‘Walk with Pastor’ nurtures fitness, fellowship, faith
The Rev. James Wiggins Jr., pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Fla., invites his congregation to join him on hourlong, weekday walks.
Gen. John Vessey Jr. was mission leader, Joint Chiefs chairman
Vessey died of natural causes Aug. 18 in North Oaks, Minn., surrounded by family, at the age of 94.
Project goal: providing computers for kids in Kenya
The “crowdfunding” project is accepting donations of $1 or more through Sept. 16.
New legal guide helps ministries prepare for lawsuits
The Synod and Alliance Defending Freedom collaborate on a manual, “Protecting Your Ministry (From Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Lawsuits).”
KFUO program to target election issues
“Free to be Faithful” moderator Kip Allen hosts the Aug. 17 program.
Scott takes top post at Shanghai school
Dr. Mary Scott, former provost at Concordia University Irvine, is the new head of school at Concordia International School Shanghai.
