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Congress has two more LCMS members

The 114th U.S. Congress includes two newly elected Missouri Synod Lutherans, bringing to seven the total number of LCMS Lutherans serving in Congress.

Duncan takes reins at KFUO Radio

As KFUO’s executive director of Broadcast Services, Gary Duncan succeeds the Rev. Rod Zwonitzer, who retired in May.

Salemink to succeed Lamb as LFL director

The Rev. Michael Salemink of Lafayette, Ind., will succeed the Rev. Dr. James Lamb as the next executive director of Lutherans For Life.

Fale begins work as executive director, International Mission

The Rev. John Fale now leads the LCMS Office of International Mission.

Robson installed as LCMS chief mission officer

The Rev. Kevin D. Robson of Baxter, Minn., is installed May 18 as the Synod’s chief mission officer.

Zieroth leads PALS program

The Rev. Dr. Gary Zieroth of Chaska, Minn., is interim director of the Synod’s Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support program.

Seminary Emeritus Professor Ronald Feuerhahn dies

Feuerhahn, 77, dies March 13 at a St. Louis-area hospital after several years of declining health.

Robson accepts call as LCMS chief mission officer

The Rev. Kevin D. Robson, a pastor in Baxter, Minn., with extensive business experience, plans to begin work at the LCMS International Center May 13.

Eight educators receive 2015 LEA awards

Cletus “Clet” Pfeiffer of Rochester, Minn., heads the list as the recipient of Lutheran Education Association’s Christus Magister award.

Otis Woodard, advocate for St. Louis poor, dies

A public memorial service is still being planned for Woodard (center, in photo), who died Feb. 13 after weeks of declining health.

Karner receives honorary doctorate

Maggie Karner, outgoing director of LCMS Life and Health Ministries, is honored during a surprise tribute at the LCMS Life Conference.

Schave, Wood to lead new national mission initiative

The Revs. Steve Schave and Mark Wood will take on the roles of directors of Church Planting and Revitalization, respectively, in work mandated by the 2013 LCMS convention.

Former Atlantic District President Ronald Fink dies

Fink, 77, died Dec. 27 at his home in Drums, Pa.

Simpson again leads LCMS Joint Seminary Fund

Cindy L. Simpson begins Dec. 15 as director of the Synod’s Joint Seminary Fund, with LCMS Mission Advancement.

Semler heads Asia Lutheran Education Association

As ALEA Executive Director, Karin L. Semler will help ALEA member schools learn from each other and network regionally and internationally.

Schreiber to receive Silver St. Martin of Tours Medal

Chaplain Mark Schreiber of Palm Coast, Fla., will receive the highest honor given by the Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces.