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.”

Mission journal discusses global Christianity’s ‘shift’

The June 2015 issue of the “Journal of Lutheran Mission” reflects on the way in which the Holy Spirit has moved the Gospel from place to place.

CPH celebrates 50 years of Arch Books with new releases

New from Concordia Publishing House is “Arch Books Treasury: Vintage Collection 1964-65,” a compilation of the 12 original children’s books.

Seminary offers ‘Faith and Writing’ workshop

The Rev. Travis Scholl will co-lead the July 28-30 creative-writing workshop at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

Rocky Mountain District re-elects Anderson

Delegates elect the Rev. Allen Anderson by acclamation to his second term as district president.

Texas District re-elects Hennings to top post

The Rev. Ken Hennings is elected to his fourth term as president during the district’s June 4-6 convention.

Atlantic District delegates elect Lecakes president

The Rev. Derek G. Lecakes of Niskayuna, N.Y., will succeed the Rev. Dr. David Benke as the district’s new president.

Southern District elects Schultz to fifth term

Delegates to the district’s 74th convention re-elect the Rev. Kurtis Schultz as district president.

Board adds missionaries, focuses on their care

The LCMS Board for International Mission continues successful recruitment efforts toward doubling the number of LCMS career missionaries on the field to 136 by 2016.

Steinbronn re-elected in New Jersey

New Jersey District convention delegates elect the Rev. Dr. Anthony Steinbronn to his second term as district president.

Kansas delegates elect Lange new district president

The Rev. Peter K. Lange of Topeka, Kan., succeeds the Rev. Keith Kohlmeier, who held the post for the maximum 12 years.

‘Free to be Faithful’ sponsors essay contest for college students

Those chosen as “Free to be Faithful young adult ambassadors” will be asked to attend a Sept. 8-10 conference in Washington, D.C.

Duncan takes reins at KFUO Radio

As KFUO’s executive director of Broadcast Services, Gary Duncan succeeds the Rev. Rod Zwonitzer, who retired in May.

2015-16 ‘Chapel Talks’ targets Life Together

The resource may be ordered from LCMS School Ministry in soft-cover print and downloadable PDF formats.

Playmobil Martin Luther to debut this summer in U.S.

It’s the fastest-selling Playmobil toy ever — and CPH is taking orders.

Southeastern District re-elects Denninger president

The Rev. Dr. John R. Denninger of Springfield, Va., is elected to his second term as president of the LCMS Southeastern District during the district’s 37th Regular Convention.

LHM-LCMS partnership provides care for persecuted Christians

A Lutheran Hour Ministries-LCMS Mercy Operations partnership brings needed food, medicine and other supplies to Middle East refugees.