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Esget succeeds Kuhn as LCMS sixth vice-president
The Rev. Christopher Esget (right) of Alexandria, Va., represents the LCMS East-Southeast Region as sixth vice-president of the Synod, after the resignation of the Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn (left).
Former Iowa webcam-abortion clinic now pro-life health center
An Iowa LCMS congregation and local community celebrate the conversion of a former Planned Parenthood clinic to what is now a pro-life women’s health and resource center.
Illinois church, community give thanks for tornado recovery
St. John’s Lutheran Church, New Minden, Ill., holds rededication services as the congregation and community celebrate tornado recovery on Aug. 9.
Harrison on third Planned Parenthood video: ‘Pray boldly … defend life’
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison offers encouragement while calling for prayer and action in the wake of a third undercover Planned Parenthood video.
Second Planned Parenthood video points to ‘callous business of killing’
A second undercover video from the Center for Medical Progress is released July 21.
LCMS pro-life leaders host media
LCMS Sanctity of Life Committee members address organ-harvesting video during a July 16 press conference.
Helping our preachers up their game
Team discusses “Preach the Word” curriculum for LCMS pastors who seek to hone their preaching abilities.
Lutherans from around globe confer in Wittenberg
International Lutheran leaders assess Church challenges, global growth at Wittenberg conference.
LCMS president reprises Luther during Wittenberg dedication
Nearly 450 people from around the world take part in the May 3 dedication of the International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin school.
‘Old School’ brings ‘Lutheran Bluegrass’ music to Wittenberg
The LCMS band “Old School” performs Bluegrass favorites — with a Lutheran flair — May 2 as part of the International Lutheran Center dedication celebration.
Reformation 2017 to focus on Gospel, outreach
Some 15 representatives of LCMS partner organizations, Synod officers and history experts review plans for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
Volunteers help with Illinois tornado recovery
More than 275 cleanup volunteers respond to the EF-4 tornado that struck Northern Illinois April 9.
Plans taking shape for 2017 Reformation celebration
Worship opportunities, outreach grants, Web resources and a documentary are some of the ways the Synod and its partners plan to mark the 500th Reformation anniversary.
Wanted: Feedback on updating Small Catechism Explanation
The update is needed because of “many changes in the understanding of morals, civil law and natural law in church and society,” according to the 2013 Synod convention.
Seminar underscores plight of Christians facing persecution
Stephanie Hammond addresses “Global Christian Cleansing: Rising Religious Persecution and What You Should Know” March 11 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
