The triennial convention provides “a time of learning, fellowship, empowerment and refreshment,” says Convention President Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sánchez.
CNH delegates elect Newton to fifth term
The California-Nevada-Hawaii District re-elects the Rev. Dr. Robert Newton to his fifth term as president.
Oklahoma District delegates re-elect Henke
Meeting April 17-18, delegates re-elect the Rev. Barrie E. Henke to his third term as district president.
Specialized Pastoral Ministry events planned for May
Registration is still open for two educational events in Belleville, Ill., May 4 and May 5-7.
South Dakota elects Sailer as new president
The Rev. Scott C. Sailer of Sioux Falls, S.D., is elected on the first ballot to his first term as district president.
SELC elects Dzurovcik to first term as president
The Rev. Andrew Dzurovcik of Clark, N.J., is elected president on the third ballot.
Concordia students vie in spirited LCEF competition
A team from Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn., captures the top honor for the second consecutive year.
Partners celebrate ‘resurrections’ of congregation, historic church
The LCMS and partner churches in Germany and South Africa mark a joint achievement in Leipzig.
Dinos, Darwinism to dominate creation-conference discussions
Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon; and the Society of Creation host the third annual creation conference July 6-8 in Ann Arbor.
Lutherans aid Boston pastor after fire destroys home
Supporters embrace the Rev. Ingo Dutzmann (right) and his family with prayers, visits and emergency funds.
Raising up church workers for Tanzania
Twenty-one new pastoral candidates are ordained and seven deaconesses commissioned in a service with more than 1,000 worshipers in Tanzania, East Africa.
Harrison shares Holy Week message
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison notes that on Good Friday, “that day of deepest darkness, our God was loving the world, loving you and me and all who fail Him.”
MMT scholarships available for college students
To be eligible for the Mercy Medical Team scholarships, a student must be enrolled in a health-related program at a Concordia University System school.
CPH’s ‘Camp Discovery’ shows kids they can depend on Jesus
Concordia Publishing House’s new vacation Bible school, “Camp Discovery,” is designed to illustrate that God has big plans for His children, right now!
In April’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
This issue of the magazine explores vocation, with stories like “Christ Works through You” and “What Is God’s Will for My Life?”
Disability Task Force updating resources
The online resources — designed to assist those with physical and mental disabilities — will be shared via “flash drive” with this spring’s seminary and deaconess graduates.
