“Unplanned” tells the true story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood director who becomes pro-life after witnessing an ultrasound-guided abortion.
In midst of flood heartaches, Lutherans offer help, hope
As the recovery begins, Missouri Synod Lutherans are reaching out to their hurting neighbors with food, shelter and the love of Christ.
‘Unplanned’: Pro-life advocate and author Abby Johnson talks about activism, faith and life
The movie “Unplanned,” based on Johnson’s book, opens in theaters across the country on March 29.
New preaching module studies ‘the baptized life’
The module offers both written and video resources and encourages pastors to spend time together in discussion and practice.
Movie review: ‘Glass’
“Glass” is well made and well acted, but Christian viewers should be careful not to buy into its thesis that truth is found in self-actualization.
Disaster Response deploying $600,000 grant for mercy work in Puerto Rico
The grant, given to the LCMS by the Harold C. Smith Foundation, will be deployed over the course of three years.
‘Joy to the World’ theme of 2019 National Offering
National Offering gifts will benefit both national and international work.
Weber installed as managing director of International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg
The International Lutheran Center is a joint project of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church in Germany and Concordia Publishing House.
Armed Forces Sunday resources available for congregations
The deadline for ordering the resources is March 4.
College students gain tools for evangelism at LCMS U ‘Witness’ conference
The conference, held in Fort Wayne, Ind., offered dozens of sectionals, plenty of opportunities for fellowship, and worship at Concordia Theological Seminary and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
New PALS resource aids transition from seminary to rural or urban ministry
Created and led by the directors of LCMS Rural & Small Town and Urban & Inner-City Mission, the course uses a combination of videos, prayers, Bible readings and study questions to guide new pastors in their transition from seminary to rural or urban ministry.
International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg continues mission of sharing the Gospel
Almost four years after its dedication in 2015, the center continues to host visitors, worshipers, students and neighbors who stop by to talk, learn and reflect.
Movie review: ‘Aquaman’
With “Aquaman,” director James Wan avoids the dreary look of previous DC films, providing a bright, vibrant color palette and a deliberately lighthearted and goofy tone reminiscent of 1980s Saturday-morning cartoons.
Movie review: ‘Creed II’
Both “Creed II” and its precursor, “Creed” (2015), build on the Rocky film franchise by elevating a secondary character’s family while including Rocky Balboa in a supporting role.
Rural & Small Town Mission conference a ‘joy’ for attendees
The conference brought in over 170 attendees from 22 states and Canada, including pastors, lay leaders, and district and Synod workers.
Concordia University System schools develop new programs, partnerships
Several CUS schools are also reporting upturns in fall enrollment.
