Commentary on women I read with mixed feelings Mary Hilgendorf’s Commentary, “It’s time to encourage,…
Int’l LLL convention stresses congregational outreach
By Joe Isenhower Jr. “This convention just shows you what our auxiliaries can do,” a delegate…
Hoesman re-elected to fourth term in Michigan
Delegates to the 98th convention of the Synod’s Michigan District re-elected Dr. C. William Hoesman…
LWR offers `study visits` to Nicaragua, Holy Land
Lutheran World Relief (LWR), Baltimore, is offering three “study visits” early next year that are…
Concordia, River Forest, adds `Chicago` to name
While “Concordia University” will remain the legal name of Concordia University in River Forest, Ill.,…
Reps at AALC-LCMS talks recommend fellowship
Representatives of The American Association of Lutheran Churches (AALC) and The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS)…
Central Illinois re-elects Bueltmann
Delegates to the LCMS Central Illinois District’s 55th convention, July 9-11 in Springfield, Ill., re-elected…
Nine Concordia University students evacuated from Israel
Nine Concordia University students from three U.S. campuses who were taking part in an archeological…
Schultz re-elected in Southern District
Rev. Kurtis D. Schultz of Slidell, La., was re-elected to his second three-year term as…
David Rittmann, Shanghai school headmaster, dies
Dr. David F. Rittmann, head of school at Concordia International School Shanghai and a pioneer in…
LCMS housing corporation begins first fiscal year
July 1 marks the start of the first fiscal year of operation for the LCMS…
Pacific Southwest re-elects Stoterau president
On the first ballot, delegates to the LCMS Pacific Southwest District convention, June 25-27 in…
`Acts` ministry stresses outreach through kindness
Jeff Van Beaver has a suggestion for outreach-focused congregations: Try a “random act of kindness” this…
Staff explores implications of CTCR opinion on adoptions
By Roland Lovstad LCMS staff at national and district levels are emphasizing careful, evangelical considerations…
CTCR: Placing children in homosexual contexts is contrary to doctrine
Placing of foster or adoptive children into homosexual households would be contrary to the LCMS…
Conference to provide support, training for emergency chaplains
By Kim Krull Fires and other disasters make front-page news, but the work of chaplains…
