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Hokana installed as MAF assistant director

Chaplain Steven Hokana brings more than 30 years of military experience to the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces.

Kiessling takes helm of LCMS Youth Ministry

The Rev. Mark Kiessling begins serving as director of LCMS Youth Ministry, succeeding the Rev. Dr. Terry K. Dittmer.

Rev. Richard Krenzke, former Human Care director, dies

Krenzke, 79, dies at his Altamont, Ill., home Dec. 15 after an illness.

Krikava named regional director for Eurasia

The Rev. James Krikava of Prague, Czech Republic, is appointed to the LCMS Office of International Mission post.

Nunes to succeed George as Concordia, Bronxville, president

The Rev. Dr. John Nunes of Valparaiso, Ind., will succeed Dr. Viji George as president of Concordia College—New York beginning July 1, 2016.

Rev. Dr. Louis Brighton, St. Louis sem emeritus prof, dies

Brighton dies Nov. 13 in Savannah, Ga., at the age of 88.

Dr. Maggie Karner — voice for life, mercy, religious freedom — dies

A funeral for Karner, 52, is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bristol, Conn.

ONM’s Day releases statement on Maggie Karner

The Rev. Bart Day, executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, recalls the gifts of the late Dr. Maggie Karner.

‘God’s phenomenal grace’ — a retrospective on Robert Kuhn

A look back on the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Robert T. Kuhn — from parish service to “final” retirement.

LCMS evangelism leader Rev. Dr. Leroy Biesenthal dies

Biesenthal, 90, died Sept. 3 of age-related ailments.

Neugebauer to succeed Karner in Life, Health Ministries post

Stephanie Neugebauer of St. Louis will begin serving Sept. 21 as director of LCMS Life and Health Ministries. She succeeds Dr. Maggie Karner of Bristol, Conn.

Esget succeeds Kuhn as LCMS sixth vice-president

The Rev. Christopher Esget (right) of Alexandria, Va., represents the LCMS East-Southeast Region as sixth vice-president of the Synod, after the resignation of the Rev. Dr. Robert Kuhn (left).

Ryan succeeds Kaseman at Dakota Boys, Girls Ranch

Joy Ryan of Fargo, N.D., begins serving Aug. 3 as president and CEO of Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch in Fargo.

Miles to succeed Herman at Wheat Ridge Ministries

Paul Miles of Scottsdale, Ariz., will begin serving Oct. 26 as president and chief executive officer of Wheat Ridge, succeeding Dr. Richard Herman.

Ambassadors of Reconciliation makes staff changes

Founding President Ted Kober (left) is now the organization’s senior ambassador, and Dwight Schettler (right) serves as president.

Rev. Dr. Charles Manske, founding president of Concordia, Irvine, dies

A memorial service to celebrate the life and ministry of Manske, 82, was held July 18 at Concordia University Irvine.