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.
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Campus clips – LCMS schools focus on health, service, future
Updates from LCMS colleges, universities and seminaries.
Concordia, Texas, offers new online health degrees
The Master of Public Health is a competency-based graduate program, and the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care is a degree advancement program for registered respiratory therapists.
Upcoming retreats offer pastors respite from pandemic
The LCMS Office of National Mission has partnered with DOXOLOGY on the retreats, which are planned for Sept. 28–30 in Bel Aire, Kan., and Oct. 5–7 in Donaldson, Ind.
Hurricane Laura to require long-term, collaborative response
The Category 4 storm made landfall near Cameron, La., on Aug. 27.
Survey reveals impact of COVID-19 on congregations
More than 1,200 congregations responded to the survey, which was sent to every congregation with a valid email address — 4,787 in total — in June.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. James Rivett, former coordinator of LCMS Prison Ministry
Rivett died on July 8 in Marion, Ill.
Lutherans respond after ‘derecho’ wind storm devastates Iowa cities and farms
On Monday, Aug. 10, the storm tore through the Midwest, taking down trees and power lines, leveling corn crops, and cutting the area off from power and phone signals.
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.
‘In All Things’: Youth Ministry announces 2022 Gathering theme
The next LCMS Youth Gathering is set for July 9–13, 2022, in Houston.
Back to school during COVID-19: ‘Campus Clips’ special edition
The Synod’s colleges, universities and seminaries are preparing to return to class this fall under guidelines necessitated by COVID-19.
Faith in the public square: US Supreme Court decisions impact religious principles, freedom
The rulings concern issues of life, sexuality and education.
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.
New ‘Making Disciples for Life’ Bible studies to address wide range of topics
The Bible studies are particularly suited to the difficulties of COVID-19.
