Paula Schlueter Ross

Managing Editor of Reporter

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Paula Schlueter Ross (1953–­2019), former managing editor of Reporter, was a magna cum laude graduate of Webster University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. During her nearly 35-year career with the LCMS, she wrote for both Reporter and The Lutheran Witness and often took photos to accompany her stories. Ross won 17 national writing awards from the Associated Church Press, including seven first-place “Awards of Excellence.”

100th birthday celebration includes Walther endowment gift

The family of Edna Marie Wolf, great-granddaughter of the Synod’s first president, makes a contribution to maintain and preserve the Walther Mausoleum in St. Louis.

Lutheran Federal Credit Union … for LCMS to call its own

“This is a credit union for today’s times,” says Tom Buuck, LFCU’s president and CEO, as he lays out its features and benefits.

Synod debuts new mission-project catalog

The online catalog provides information about specific national and international mission projects open to receiving special gifts and offerings.

Symposia Series set for Jan. 19-22 in Fort Wayne

The Reformation will be the focus of Concordia Theological Seminary’s annual symposia on exegetical and confessional theology.

Pre-Lenten Workshop for pastors set for Jan. 15


The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing will lead the workshop on the Book of Job at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

LEA launches campaign to benefit future teachers

Lutheran Education Association aims to bring as many as 100 future Lutheran schoolteachers to its 2016 convocation in Grand Rapids, Mich.

End-of-year gifts ‘mightily bless’ Synod ministries

And there are a variety of ways you can contribute: by mail, in person, over the phone and online.

Historical Institute presents awards to authors

The Awards Committee of Concordia Historical Institute presents 17 “Awards of Commendation” for works published in 2014.

Reformation meets world in special mission journal

The December “Journal of Lutheran Mission” highlights papers and discussions from the International Lutheran Council World Conference.

LCMS pastor serves in Mexico — first in 20 years

Based in Mexico City, the Rev. Daniel Conrad serves primarily as a theological educator.

LCMS relationship with BSA ‘no longer tenable’

The decision is the result of the Boy Scouts of America’s action, made earlier this year, to allow openly gay Scout leaders.

University enrollment keeps climbing: now at 37,307

This fall is the 23rd straight year of ever-escalating total enrollment at the Synod’s 10 Concordia University System campuses nationwide.

Official Notice: colloquies (December 2015)

A listing of those who have completed teacher and pastor colloquies in the Synod.

Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (December 2015)

Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.

Items wanted, available (December 2015)

“Wanted” items include audio CDs and books.

Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (December 2015)

A listing of those who have applied for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.