The Rev. Dr. John Nunes, president and chief executive officer of Lutheran World Relief, Baltimore, will begin a full-time position this fall at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind.
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Three joining Synod staff
The Rev. Steve Schave, Deaconess Kim Schave and the Rev. Michael Meyer accept posts with the LCMS national offices.
Concordia—Chicago president to step down
The Rev. Dr. John F. Johnson announces that he is stepping down Aug. 16 as president of Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Ill.
Heine retiring from LCMS news, info post
James H. Heine, director of News and Information for LCMS Communications since 2010, announces his retirement, effective May 1.
Kollbaum installed as Rural, Small Town Mission director
“You’re here today because our church has said, ‘We’re not giving up on rural America,’ ” says Missouri District President Rev. Ray Mirly at the installation of the Rev. Todd Kollbaum, new director of Rural and Small Town Mission.
Cochran to receive honor from Concordia, Ann Arbor
William D. Cochran, director of LCMS School Ministry, will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich., in May and plans to retire June 30.
Past LWML President Helen Gienapp dies
Helen Gienapp, ninth president of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, died Feb. 28 in Berkley,…
LCMS Communications department realigns
Realigned on Feb. 1 with the goal of being both more strategic and efficient, the…
Obama nominates Gard for Navy Reserve's highest rank
President Barack Obama has nominated the Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard, an LCMS chaplain in…
Missionary's photo album shows typical week
Children excited about their first day of school; spying a monkey in a tree; eating…
