The ministry is seeking about 20 volunteers to attend its next training event, set for Sept. 8-12 in Belleville, Ill.
Judy Kuhn, wife of LCMS VP, dies
Memorial services are planned for March 13 in Oviedo, Fla., and March 17 in Bath, Ill.
Eight schools gain NLSA ‘exemplary’ status
Leaders of the eight schools will intentionally share their best practices with other Lutheran schools via webinars and print articles.
ALMA draw: ‘making connections,’ ‘sharing ideas’
Members of the Association of Lutheran Mission Agencies say they gain valuable insights at their annual conference, held earlier this year.
Board, COP set same regions for 2016 convention
Among actions at its Feb. 14 meeting, the LCMS Board of Directors approves the five regions into which LCMS districts are grouped.
Congregations ratify ‘circuit visitor’ convention action
By a vote of 1,496 to 517, LCMS congregations ratify the 2013 LCMS convention’s approval to amend Article XII of the Synod Constitution.
Harrison shares Lenten message
In a new video, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison recalls the words of Martin Luther — “We are beggars, this is true” — and their relevance to salvation.
Housing Support awarded $150,000 grant
The grant will be used to purchase nine properties in College Hill, four miles north of downtown St. Louis, and perform demolition and site restoration.
Short-term missionaries needed to teach English
The Synod is seeking to place 20 short-term missionaries who can teach English as a foreign language at schools and churches overseas.
Theme for 2016 Youth Gathering: ‘In Christ Alone’
Participants will meet under that theme when they converge on New Orleans in July 2016 for the next LCMS National Youth Gathering.
Urban, inner-city ministry: a ripe mission field
The Synod’s Urban & Inner-City Ministry gets new energy with new director: Rev. Steve Schave.
LCMS chaplain awarded Purple Heart
Captain Michael Frese receives on Feb. 22 one of the nation’s highest honors — the Purple Heart — for his service in Afghanistan.
Wenthe named president of Concordia University System
The Rev. Dr. Dean O. Wenthe accepts a call to serve as president of the Concordia University System.
Pressure Points (March 2014)
Should Lutheran congregations consider private confession and absolution?
National board takes up concern for recruitment
The LCMS Board for National Mission also continues work on policy and approves a process to call rostered workers into specialized pastoral ministries.
Black Clergy Caucus sets goals, elects officers
One goal is to be more intentional about reaching out to African immigrants. The group also elected a new president: the Rev. Byron R. Williams Sr. of Dallas.
