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.
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.
