The February issue urges readers to return to the Word of God, especially at home.
New This Week
ONM grants support resiliency programs for the Synod’s workers
Funds for the grants came from the Soldiers of the Cross—Amplified program.
‘Missions Unpacked’ program provides online introduction to LCMS international mission work
The online resource provides interactive programming so that individuals, families and groups can “learn, sing, eat and pray with missionaries and local church members” around the world without ever leaving home.
CSP announces tuition guarantee for church work students
Beginning in Fall 2021, full-time students at Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP), St. Paul, Minn., who pursue a course of study leading to a degree in church work will pay no more than $6,000 in tuition each academic year.
CTSFW receives highest level of accreditation
On Feb. 16, the seminary announced that it has received a 10-year renewal of its accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools and the Higher Learning Commission.
From the mission field – Pastoral formation in Dominican Republic
The challenges of COVID-19 have not slowed the steady stream of new pastoral candidates flowing from Concordia the Reformer Seminary in Palmar Arriba, Dominican Republic.
Campus clips – Vaccines, honors, traditions
Updates from LCMS colleges, universities and seminaries.
Congregations vote to delay Synod convention
The measure was approved by over 90%, with more than 60% of the Synod’s congregations participating in the vote.
Obituary: Dr. Carl Flentge Schalk, professor, Concordia University Chicago
Dr. Carl Flentge Schalk, composer and retired professor of church music at Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., died on Jan. 24 at the age of 91.
LCMS leaders participate in scaled-back D.C. March for Life
On Jan. 29, several LCMS leaders joined approximately 100 pro-life leaders from across the country in a mostly virtual, livestreamed March for Life.
Egger called as 11th president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
The Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Egger, Gustav and Sophie Butterbach Professor of Exegetical Theology and chairman of the Department of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL), has been called to serve as the 11th president in CSL’s 182-year history.
Bull to serve as 11th president of CUNE
Dr. Bernard D. Bull, who currently serves as president of Goddard College in Plainfield, Vt., will begin his tenure at CUNE in August.
Obituary: Rev. John Arthur Moldstad Jr., president, Evangelical Lutheran Synod
The Rev. John Arthur Moldstad Jr., president of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, died in Madison Lake, Minn., on Jan. 29.
Life conference goes virtual this year
The conference, set for March 19–20, will include both live sessions and on-demand videos, as well as the opportunity to engage with speakers through question-and-answer sessions.
March for Life ‘Moving the Movement Tour’ stops in Fort Wayne
The Jan. 16 event, sponsored by LCMS Life Ministry, was one stop on the March for Life Chicago’s “Moving the Movement Tour,” which connected participants across five Midwestern states in a series of pro-life car rallies and caravans.
