Requests for Reinstatement

LARRY BEHNKEN, New Brighton, Minn., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster…

More attacks biggest concern of partner church in England

No members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE) lost their lives in terrorist…

Pressure Points with Dr. Bruce Hartung

Our congregation is in a pickle over a major conflict.  People have grouped themselves into…

Lutherans in Black ministry gather to share ideas

Ten regional Black ministry convocations are being held this summer and fall to give Lutherans…

Retreat for homeschoolers set for August

Registration is still open for a five-day retreat for Lutheran families who home school.  The…

Austin university begins relocation process

The Concordia University at Austin Board of Regents has begun what it expects to be…

Campus group offers scholarships

Lutheran Student Fellowship (LSF), the Synod’s organization for college students, is giving away four $500…

Krueger accepts call to head University Education, CUS

Dr. Kurt Krueger of Irvine, Calif., has accepted a call from the Synod’s Board for…

St. Louis seminary to explore will of God

“It Just Doesn’t Make Sense: Wrestling with God’s Will in a Tragic World” is the…

Radio Station KFUO-FM nominated for award

Missouri Synod-owned radio station “Classic 99” KFUO-FM has been nominated by the National Association of…

Austin DCE student killed in Iraq blast

Marine Reservist Corporal Steven P. Gill, a director of Christian education (DCE) student at Concordia…

People in the news

Bobbie Lautenschlager of St. Louis began serving July 1 as executive director of Lutherans in…

Mequon to kick off 125th year with author-humorist Bimler

In honor of its 125th anniversary, Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, is planning a special kick-off…

Registration opens for mission conference for college students

“From Cowboys to City Slickers: Breaking Stereotypes!” (1 Cor. 9:22-23) is the theme for this…

Mequon to host parish nurse, health conference

Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, is sponsoring this fall an educational conference for parish nurses and…

Tsunami relief continues; leaders gear up to rebuild

By Joe Isenhower Jr. Six months after the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami killed hundreds…