“What is This? Looking at Life in the Womb” brings ultrasound technology into middle- and high-school classrooms to highlight the sanctity of human life.
Campbell on marriage: Pastors ‘shouldn’t abandon the field’
Jim Campbell of Alliance Defending Freedom offers insight into the Supreme Court’s recent marriage ruling via a July 14 “Free to be Faithful” webinar.
LCMS, partners break ground for Ferguson ‘Empowerment Center’
They will offer job training and other assistance through the Community Empowerment Center of Ferguson when it opens next summer. At far left is the Synod’s Rev. Steven Schave.
Central Illinois re-elects Miller president
President Rev. Mark A. Miller is elected to his second term at the district’s July 5-7 convention in Springfield, Ill.
Mission society picks 11 new projects for support
Since 2002, Jesus Is Lord Mission donates more than $2.4 million to its only ministry partner — the LCMS.
May elected to fifth term in Indiana
The Rev. Dr. Daniel P. May is re-elected president of the LCMS Indiana District at its convention in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Montana delegates elect Forke to fourth term
The Rev. Terry R. Forke of Billings, Mont., is re-elected president of the LCMS Montana District on the first ballot during the district’s 33rd convention.
ADF’s Campbell to discuss SCOTUS marriage ruling
Jim Campbell, senior legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, returns to host his second “Free to be Faithful” webinar July 14.
Rev. Dr. Charles Manske, founding president of Concordia, Irvine, dies
A memorial service to celebrate the life and ministry of Manske, 82, was held July 18 at Concordia University Irvine.
LWML elects new president, sets record mission goal
Delegates to the 36th Biennial Lutheran Women’s Missionary League convention elect Patti Ross president and adopt a record-breaking $2 million mission goal.
New crop of missionaries trained and ‘sent’ to share Gospel
The missionaries will serve in a variety of roles for the LCMS in 13 countries of Asia, Africa, Eurasia and Latin America.
Maier elected to third term in Michigan
LCMS Michigan District President Rev. Dr. David P.E. Maier of Brighton, Mich. (pictured with his wife, Patricia), is returned to office by delegates to the district’s 101st convention.
Harrison releases letter on landmark Supreme Court ruling
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison responds to the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26 same-sex marriage ruling.
BNM begins work on family-ministry policies
Such policies from the Board for National Mission will guide the Synod in developing and providing resources for districts and their congregations.
Rosa Young film debuts in Selma, Ala.
Some 300 people are treated to the first public showings of “The First Rosa: Teacher, Confessor, Church Planter,” a new docudrama that highlights the life of Dr. Rosa J. Young.
Iowa West elects Turner new district president
The Rev. Dr. Steven D. Turner of Algona, Iowa, is the new president of the LCMS Iowa District West.
