The Rev. Jonathan Dinger, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church and School in Pocatello, Idaho, was selected by National Lutheran School Accreditation to receive the 2020 NLSA School Shepherd Award.
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Serina accepts call to CTCR
The Rev. Dr. Richard J. Serina Jr., who will serve as associate executive director of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations, replaces the Rev. Dr. Larry Vogel, who retired earlier this year.
Browning recognized as 2020 National Distinguished Principal
Scott D. Browning, principal of St. Paul Lutheran School in Fort Worth, Texas, was selected by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
Obituary: Rev. Paul Timothy McCain, publisher and executive editor, Concordia Publishing House
The Rev. Paul Timothy McCain, publisher and executive editor at Concordia Publishing House, died on Nov. 25 at the age of 58.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Roger Dean Pittelko, former president of the LCMS English District
Pittelko, who served as president of the LCMS English District from 1986 to 1997, died on Nov. 11 at the age of 88.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. David G. Schmiel, former president of CTSFW
The Rev. Dr. David G. Schmiel, who served as the 15th president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, died on Nov. 3 at the age of 88.
Ferry to retire as CUW president
The Rev. Dr. Patrick T. Ferry, who has served as president of Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis., for 24 years, will step down from the role in June 2021.
Fleming installed as DOXOLOGY partners with Synod for COVID aftercare
A series of “Take Heart” retreats will focus on offering respite and resources for pastors who have struggled with the changes and stresses of the past year.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. James Rivett, former coordinator of LCMS Prison Ministry
Rivett died on July 8 in Marion, Ill.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Ray Halm, former president of Concordia University, Irvine
The Rev. Dr. Ray Halm, who served as president of Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., from 1980 to 1998, died Aug. 4.
Obituary: Dr. Thomas W. Kuchta, former chief financial officer of the LCMS
Kuchta died July 14 in Elm Grove, Wis., at the age of 78.
Manor installed as Life Ministry director
Manor’s installation was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Daniel Preus named interim president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Preus began serving on July 1 and will continue until a new president takes office.
Life Ministry has new director
Deaconess Tiffany Manor has accepted a call from the LCMS Office of National Mission to serve as director of LCMS Life Ministry.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., former LCMS first vice-president
The Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. died March 21.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Gary M. Arp, president emeritus of LCMS Iowa District East
The Rev. Dr. Gary M. Arp died on March 12. He was 85.
