Dr. Ralph Reinke died on April 27 at the age of 95.
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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.
Candidates announced for Synod president, vice-presidents
Those named on the ballots are the Synod clergymen who received the most nominations from Synod member congregations and who have agreed to serve, if elected.
Klein to serve as financial educator
Klein joins the Worker Wellness team at Concordia Plan Services.
Synod celebrates longtime servants Miller and Stroh
Krista Miller and Ross Stroh worked for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for a combined total of 55 years.
Obituary: Rev. Barrie E. Henke, former president of the LCMS Oklahoma District
The Rev. Barrie E. Henke served as president of the LCMS Oklahoma District from 2009 to 2022.
Ankerberg installed as CUWAA president
Dr. Erik P. Ankerberg has nearly 15 years of experience in leadership positions at Lutheran institutions of higher education.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Richard H. Meyer, former president of the LCMS Southern District
Meyer died on Jan. 7 at the age of 100.
Freeman to direct School Ministry
Dr. Alan Freeman, who previously served as the associate director of School Ministry, replaces Dr. Rebecca Schmidt, who retired in November.
Synod bids farewell to Knehans, Lohman
Barb Knehans worked for the Synod for over 43 years and Jim Lohman for nearly 21 years.
‘A way to serve’: Organist honored for 70 years at same congregation
Eileen Jones began serving at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Britton, Mich., when she was 16 years old.
Bernhard M. Seter scholarship to support church work students in Africa
Recipients of the scholarship must be studying to become Lutheran pastors, deaconesses or Christian evangelists serving in Africa LCMS partner churches.
