Cletus “Clet” Pfeiffer of Rochester, Minn., heads the list as the recipient of Lutheran Education Association’s Christus Magister award.
Smith to discuss life and death in webinar
The Discovery Institute’s Wesley Smith will speak to and take questions from LCMS members during a March 10 “Free to Be Faithful” webinar.
COP adopts statement on ecclesiastical supervision
In the statement, LCMS district presidents pledge their commitment “to the authority of the inspired, inerrant Scriptures as the only source and norm for our doctrine and practice.”
National mission board issues second call, finalizes policy manual
At its Feb. 2 meeting, the Board for National Mission examines its role as a policy-making board in light of ministry reports.
‘Concordia Promise’ offers low-cost courses, possible free tuition
High-schoolers who take the program’s dual-credit courses — $50 per credit hour — are reimbursed in full if they enroll at Concordia University after graduation.
CUS presidents embrace identity statement
The statement includes 10 “Lutheran identity standards” for all Concordia University System schools.
CTCR adopts three new documents
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations adopts reports on Communion statements and women’s service in the church, and a Bible study on persecution.
New ‘Journal’ discusses Christ’s mercy in disasters
The February edition of the “Journal of Lutheran Mission” includes papers presented at the LCMS International Disaster Conference last September.
Concordia, Selma, to host third Civil Rights Symposium
The symposium, March 1-8, will include presentations, discussions, a film, a “mock trial” and worship to commemorate the Civil Rights Movement and 1965 marches.
Otis Woodard, advocate for St. Louis poor, dies
A public memorial service is still being planned for Woodard (center, in photo), who died Feb. 13 after weeks of declining health.
Commentary: ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ has many seeing 50 shades of red
A “Reporter” commentary on the controversial books and film contrasts their messages with God’s design for intimate relationships.
Sem’s Kantorei announces Easter prayer tour
The choir of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., announces five services in Indiana and Ohio in April.
Campaign raises $42 million for Concordia, Nebraska
Concordia University, Nebraska exceeds its goal of $38 million for capital projects, operations and endowment during its “Blessed to be a Blessing” campaign.
Rural-church leaders invited to ‘Engaging Your Community’
The outreach event sponsored by LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission and the Synod’s Kansas District is planned for March 21 in Nortonville, Kan.
Domestic-violence task force announces training sessions
“We all know someone who is either currently being abused by someone else or who in the past has been abused pretty seriously,” says one task force member.
Seminary offers online resources to support ‘future servants’
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., launches a website of resources to shed light on the economic challenges facing today’s seminary students.
