The LCMS was previously recognized by another watchdog, Guidestar, as a Platinum-level participant in its Exchange program.
New This Week
Operation Barnabas: ‘Life-saving’ help for military families
Begun in 2007 to support Lutheran chaplains serving in the reserves, this Ministry to the Armed Forces program has evolved into a “network of care” for anyone with military connections — both within Synod churches and beyond their walls.
Wanted: Nominations for convention
The Oct. 20 deadline may seem a long way off, but the time is now to submit nominations for the 74 officer, board and commission positions to be elected at the next LCMS Convention, July 20–25, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
Share It! — Welcoming visitors
Congregation and school leaders share how they make new parishioners and students feel welcome.
New international missionaries blessed for service
The missionaries will serve in the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, the Czech Republic and Russia.
Four Higher Things youth conferences planned
They will be held this summer in Northfield, Minn.; Carbondale, Ill.; Lawrence, Kan.; and Tacoma, Wash.
New catalog documents CHI’s Reformation exhibit
The catalog features color photos and descriptions of rare books, coins and other vintage items displayed by Concordia Historical Institute.
‘Preach the Word’ Module 4 now available for free download
Preach the Word is the Synod’s ongoing program for fostering excellence in preaching.
Training, tools and trailers help disaster dollars go farther
When disaster strikes, LCMS Disaster Response comes alongside to help congregations and districts develop the most effective possible response.
CTCR releases report on women and the military
The report is available for free download from the CTCR website.
Board of Directors examines financial uptrends, opportunities, more
The Board’s next meeting — May 18–19 in St. Louis — will focus on the FY19 budget.
Photo essay: Update on Texas hurricane relief
The LCMS Texas District effort has changed from splintered work in response to changing needs to that of a well-coordinated operation.
New issues of seminary magazines now available
The latest issues of Concordia Seminary and For the Life of the World are free to read online.
Boards and Business – COP, BNM, BIM
An overview of the most recent meetings of the LCMS Council of Presidents, Board for National Mission and Board for International Mission.
Photo essay: How a Lutheran school shares Jesus
St. John’s Lutheran School has grown from 200 to 232 students since last year, and 12 of the new students — who weren’t affiliated with a church — are now worshiping at St. John’s congregation.
