Moser died on May 31 at the age of 86.
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Obituary: Nancy Harrison, mother of LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison
Nancy Theresa Harrison of Sioux City, Iowa, died on June 12 at the age of 86.
Hardy to serve as Concordia University System president
The Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy currently serves as president of the LCMS English District.
Bruss to serve as CTSFW president
The Rev. Dr. Jon S. Bruss will succeed the Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. as president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
DOXOLOGY honors Yahnke, celebrates 15 years
DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, was developed to train pastors in theologically sound strategies for caring for their own mental health as well as that of their flock.
Rast to retire as seminary president
The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. will retire as president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, following the completion of the 2023–2024 academic year.
Schulz joins staff of Mission Central
On Aug. 28, the Rev. Steven Schulz was installed as Mission Central pastoral advisor and visitor host.
Loc installed as LCMS chief administrative officer
Felix Loc replaces retiring chief administrative officer Frank Simek.
Obituary: Dr. Walter C. Dissen, former member of CSL and CTSFW Boards of Regents
Dissen died on Aug. 2 at the age of 91.
Gard recognized for lifetime of chaplaincy service
The Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard was awarded the Silver St. Martin of Tours medal by LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces during the 2023 LCMS convention in Milwaukee.
National Mission installs managing directors
The directors will oversee the areas of Human Care and Ministerial Support; Church Planting, Renewal and Support; and Congregations and Districts for the LCMS Office of National Mission.
Harrison elected to fifth term as LCMS president
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison has served as LCMS president since 2010.
Obituary: Dr. Ralph Reinke, former president of Concordia Publishing House and Concordia University, Nebraska
Dr. Ralph Reinke died on April 27 at the age of 95.
Galchutt and Frese installed in St. Louis
The Rev. Daniel M. Galchutt serves as executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, and the Rev. Michael N. Frese serves as deputy director of LCMS Church Relations—Office of the President.
Krikava takes on new role with OIM
The Rev. James Krikava previously served as the regional director for the Synod’s work in Eurasia.
