The May 2018 edition of “The Lutheran Witness” includes an overview of Lutheran K-12 education in America by Heather Smith and contributions from well-known voices including the Rev. A. Trevor Sutton, the Rev. Dr. Peter Scaer and Adriane Heins, former LW managing editor.
Campus Clips – May 2018
Concordia University Chicago alumnus James Connelly named one of 10 Illinois “Teacher of the Year” finalists in Illinois. Concordia University Texas team claims LCEF National Student Marketing Competition. Concordia University, Nebraska, women’s soccer players doing mission work with Urban Plunge.
From the Mission Field – May 2018
Leaders of six Lutheran church bodies, three seminaries and five Bible institutes gathered with over 40 other theologians and church workers at the Concordia The Reformer Mercy Center and Seminary in Santiago, Dominican Republic. In Kenya, Britt Odemba is celebrating five years of service as an LCMS career missionary.
Photo essay: Introducing international students to Christ
Luther House is home to University Lutheran Chapel, a congregation with a campus ministry led by the Rev. David Kind and Rebecca Wagner, an LCMS national missionary through the Synod’s “Mission Field: USA” initiative.
Resources available to help churches celebrate Armed Forces Sunday
The resources may be used on Armed Forces Sunday, Memorial Day Sunday, Independence Day weekend, Veterans Day or an alternate date.
RSO update (June 2017-March 2018)
A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed and those whose RSO status has been removed.
Official notice: Tenure (May 2018)
The Board of Regents of Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., gives notice of intent to grant tenure.
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (May 2018)
A listing of those who have applied — and been approved — for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Seminary to host deaf-ministry Church Interpreter Training
The workshop is set for June 25–July 6 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne.
Items wanted, available (May 2018)
Available this month is a polished brass stand.
Official notice: Colloquies (May 2018)
A listing of those who have completed — or submitted applications for — teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.
LCMS Oklahoma District re-elects Henke president
The Rev. Barrie E. Henke was elected to his fourth term as district president on the first ballot.
Sailer re-elected president of LCMS South Dakota District
The Rev. Scott C. Sailer was elected to his second term as district president on the first ballot.
Concordia University Texas takes top honors in LCEF competition
It’s the third consecutive first-place finish for Texas in Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s seventh annual National Student Marketing Competition.
