Last month, 106 Lutheran schools were accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA), bringing…
Concordia Plans names three to management posts
Jim Sanft and Linda Olsen have been named to new positions with Concordia Plan Services…
(September) Pressure Points
with Dr. Bruce Hartung The July “Pressure Points” dealt with suggestions for welcoming new professional…
Hymnal workshops start
Pastors and church musicians are not the only ones who will benefit from 280 introductory…
LCMS Salary Information
The Synod’s policy of full financial disclosure provides for making available to members of the…
2005 statistics: `Back-door` losses, membership down
If there’s a bright spot in the Synod’s statistical report for 2005, it’s that “back-door…
Convention votes to place Hispanic counselor
Participants at the second National Hispanic Lutheran Convention, July 19-22 in Irving, Texas, want to…
`Get Real` offers teen pregnancy education, support
Instead of the harsh judgment they may fear, pregnant young people can look to a new…
Board approves sale, refinancing for Austin move
By Joe Isenhower Jr. The Synod’s Board of Directors has approved a number of items…
Protect My Ministry joins National Contract Program
Protect My Ministry, an employment and volunteer background-screening company, has joined the LCMS National Contract…
Kieschnick praises Bush`s veto of stem-cell measure
Synod President Gerald B. Kieschnick issued a statement July 26 saying that the Synod “applauds…
Commentary: In Times of War: The need to heed the calling
By Uwe Siemon-Netto Evoking the Lutheran doctrine of calling has never been more imperative than…
Commission member gets health-ministry award
Lois Peacock, a member of the Synod’s Commission on Ministerial Growth and Support since 2001,…
Letters to the Editor (September)
Sabbaticals for pastors I enjoy the column “Pressure Points” and consider it a very important…
Task force offers plan for funding `common good` services
By Roland Lovstad Emphasizing the need to strengthen the understanding and appreciation of the “common good”…
Rita-hit areas also need help
Besides Katrina-devastated Biloxi and New Orleans, volunteers also are needed to assist victims of Hurricane…
