The Rev. James Krikava of Prague, Czech Republic, is appointed to the LCMS Office of International Mission post.
Positions (December 2015)
Positions are available with Concordia University System schools.
Fort Wayne symposium clarifies ethics of infertility
The Infertility Ethics Symposium, sponsored by LCMS Life and Health Ministries, is held Nov. 7 at Concordia Theological Seminary.
Nunes to succeed George as Concordia, Bronxville, president
The Rev. Dr. John Nunes of Valparaiso, Ind., will succeed Dr. Viji George as president of Concordia College—New York beginning July 1, 2016.
In December’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
Writers span both the penitence of Advent and the celebration of Christmas, while keeping the focus on Christ.
‘Life Together’ e-news digest to debut in December
The free, monthly, electronic digest from Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison will include ministry news and resources in a variety of media formats.
ONM supports deaconess wellness through DOXOLOGY, Grace Place
Participants say they appreciate the DOXOLOGY for Deaconesses conference this October in Racine, Wis., and the Grace Place Wellness retreat for deaconesses last year in St. Louis.
Rev. Dr. Louis Brighton, St. Louis sem emeritus prof, dies
Brighton dies Nov. 13 in Savannah, Ga., at the age of 88.
LFL conference focuses on being ‘created, redeemed, called’ in public square
More than 375 registrants gather in Petersburg, Ky., Oct. 30-31 for the 2015 Lutherans For Life National Conference.
Russian partner churches together make history
The bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia and the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church lead worship and celebrate the Lord’s Supper together for the first time.
Winning ‘Free to be Faithful’ college essays available
Four winning essays present ways in which Lutherans can remain faithful on campus, despite the pressures of academia, peers and the culture.
2016 ‘National Lutheran Schools Week’ resources ready
The free materials for the Jan. 24-30 observance include a resource manual, a new hymn, a bulletin insert and a proclamation.
Symposium to focus on 21st-century confirmation issues
Registration is open for Youth Ministry 2016 — sponsored by LCMS Youth Ministry and set for Jan. 14-16 in St. Charles, Mo.
Photo essay: Well Done!
Two new wells in Malawi, Africa, are made possible by some $24,000 in LCMS grants.
Notice of Tenure (November 2015)
The Board of Regents of Concordia University Chicago gives notice of intent to grant tenure.
LBT dedicates new offices in Concordia, Mo.
Lutheran Bible Translators relocates to the campus of Saint Paul Lutheran High School.
