Concordia Lutheran Church in Mozambique — a denomination with 10 congregations and some 1,200 baptized members — ordains its first eight pastors.
Theological Symposium to discuss memory, faith connection
“In remembrance of me: Memory and the Life of Faith” is the topic of the Sept. 22-23 symposium at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
LCMS evangelism leader Rev. Dr. Leroy Biesenthal dies
Biesenthal, 90, died Sept. 3 of age-related ailments.
Neugebauer to succeed Karner in Life, Health Ministries post
Stephanie Neugebauer of St. Louis will begin serving Sept. 21 as director of LCMS Life and Health Ministries. She succeeds Dr. Maggie Karner of Bristol, Conn.
Students, teachers can win prizes in coloring contest
Students in preschool through eighth grade are invited to compete for prizes in a coloring contest sponsored by the Petal Pushers® who decorate floats for the Jan. 1 Tournament of Roses Parade.
Harrison urges members to join Sept. 12 ‘Day of Remembrance’
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison invites LCMS Lutherans to gather in prayer for the “Day of Remembrance” for aborted children.
Board OKs forming CPS ‘ancillary program agency’
At its Aug. 21-22 meeting, the LCMS Board of Directors also establishes regular meetings between top Synod leaders and leaders of Synodwide corporate entities.
LCMS questionnaire mailing could ‘surprise’ nominees
The “Supplemental Nominee Information Form for Concordia University System Board Positions” is the first step in identifying candidates for university boards.
Spots still open for National Disaster Response Conference
The free, annual conference — set for Oct. 6-9 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis — is open to church workers and anyone who is interested in disaster response.
In September’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
The September issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ tackles commonly misunderstood myths regarding Christianity.
Ryan succeeds Kaseman at Dakota Boys, Girls Ranch
Joy Ryan of Fargo, N.D., begins serving Aug. 3 as president and CEO of Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch in Fargo.
Higher Things conferences draw 2,400-plus
Youth, chaperones and church workers gather at college campuses in Nevada, Michigan and Nebraska in July under the theme “Te Deum.”
LCMS Lutheran among ‘heroes’ in French-train ordeal
Aleksander Skarlatos, a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Roseburg, Ore., is among the men honored for stopping an armed attacker on a French train Aug. 21.
LCMS National Mission leaders call for action on abortion
Their Aug. 20 statement denounces Planned Parenthood and urges Synod members to action in a variety of forms.
New LHM booklet teaches children about Jesus
“Do You Know Who Jesus Is?,” a new booklet for children from Lutheran Hour Ministries, tells the story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
Miles to succeed Herman at Wheat Ridge Ministries
Paul Miles of Scottsdale, Ariz., will begin serving Oct. 26 as president and chief executive officer of Wheat Ridge, succeeding Dr. Richard Herman.
