Dr. Michael K. Rodewald, regional director for Africa with the LCMS Office of International Mission, will begin work June 1, 2014, as executive director of LBT.
People
Rev. Angel Perez, leader in Hispanic ministry, dies
A memorial service for Perez was held Dec. 2 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Casselberry, Fla.
Gray begins work as director of Black Ministry
The Rev. Roosevelt Gray Jr. begins work as director of the ministry serving predominantly black communities and African immigrants.
Historical Institute presents awards for 2012
Concordia Historical Institute presents “Awards of Commendation” to 23 historians Nov. 7 for exemplary accomplishment in the field of American Lutheran history.
Johnson installed as director of LCMS Disaster Response
The Rev. Ross E. Johnson, installed Nov. 13, will succeed the Rev. Glenn Merritt in the post.
Donofrio installed as KFUO assistant director
The Rev. Craig J. Donofrio, formerly of Pasadena, Calif., is installed Nov. 11 as assistant director of Broadcast Services for KFUO Radio.
Rev. Dr. Ihno Janssen, former LCMS Board member, dies
A memorial service is held Nov. 2 at West Portal Lutheran Church in San Francisco.
Pastor completes 24-hour ‘ultramarathon’ to raise mission funds
The Rev. Mark Junkans of Houston — whose 119-mile ordeal raised $80,000-plus — said he “never thought of giving up” because he “wanted to make a difference for the kingdom of God.”
Rev. Dr. Earl Gaulke, former editor for Synod, CPH, dies
A memorial service is held Nov. 5 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Sarasota, Fla.
Wrege named ‘National Distinguished Principal’
The principal of Trinity Lutheran School, Utica, Mich., is among 61 chosen for the honor by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
Curtis, Meador join ONM staff as stewardship coordinators
The Rev. H.R. Curtis and the Rev. Nathan Meador are serving as coordinator — and assistant coordinator — for stewardship, respectively.
LCMS pastor recalls playing with Cardinals, Red Sox
The Rev. Jack Faszholz, now 86, recalls his days as a Major League baseball player.
Seminary’s Gard promoted to Rear Admiral
Chaplain Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard, Deputy Chief of Chaplains for Reserve Matters and a professor at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., is promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral.
Wenthe named interim president of Concordia University System
On behalf of the Concordia University System (CUS) board of directors, the Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Jastram, the board’s chairman, makes the announcement Oct. 4.
Rev. Dr. Robert Sauer, former LCMS officer, dies
A funeral service is held Sept. 24 at Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church in St. Peters, Mo.
Patton installed as coordinator of RSOs
Deaconess Cara Patton of Butte, Mont., is installed Sept. 9 as coordinator of the Synod’s Recognized Service Organizations program.
