Twelve Lutheran college fairs are planned this winter and spring at locations around the country. …
LIRS head praises Bush's immigration proposal
Six days after President George W. Bush proposed new immigration policy on Jan. 7, the…
Directors, CCM discuss their differences
By David L. Mahsman The Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM) and representatives of the Synod’s…
March 7-13 schools-week items available
Promotional items are available to help Lutheran schools and congregations mark National Lutheran Schools Week…
Shaud chosen to receive St. Martin of Tours medal
Retired Air Force General John A. Shaud of Springfield, Va., has been chosen to receive…
Sems announce events for high-school youth
The Synod’s two seminaries are sponsoring events this summer for high-school students, as they have…
CCM reaffirms opinions on ecclesiastical supervision
By David L. Mahsman The Synod’s Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM) Dec. 13 reaffirmed three earlier…
New housing corporation seeks to help inner-city congregations receive grants
By Kim Krull and Joe Isenhower Jr. A new LCMS National Housing Support Corporation is…
Schmidt: LCMS schools to play major role in Ablaze!
Lutheran schools will play a major role in the Synod’s Ablaze! initiative to bring the…
12 'themes' to direct education of pastors
By Joe Isenhower Jr. Twelve “themes” that grew out of suggestions from seminary faculties, board…
Congregation will miss Simon, pastor says
By Paula Schlueter Ross Former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon will be sorely missed by fellow…
CTCR acts on civic-events guidelines
The Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) has forwarded to the Council of…
Board of Directors begins new Q&A feature to 'clear up confusion' over recent actions
The Synod’s Board of Directors has introduced a new question-and-answer feature to its Web site…
Study looks into worker debt
The nation’s three largest Lutheran church bodies are conducting a study to determine the extent…
Schwan outreach-grants program ends
Although 2003 was the last year for awarding congregational-outreach grants from the Marvin M. Schwan…
