Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.
National News
Synod boards hold first meetings of year
The BIM, BNM, BOD and COP heard a variety of reports, carried out board business and spent time in prayer.
Evangelizing the lost through life ministry
An upcoming seminar will explore ways for those involved in life ministry or advocacy to reach the unchurched with the Gospel.
‘March on the Arch’ draws hundreds in support of life
The day began with a prayer service at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Retreats offer rest for commissioned workers
The retreats, titled “Take Heart! Renewed to Be a Blessing,” are funded by the LCMS Office of National Mission.
Schultz installed as president of CPH
The March 11 installation was held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in St. Louis.
Buss elected to second term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss was elected to his second three-year term as president of the LCMS Northern Illinois District at the district’s 60th convention, March 11–12.
Campus leaders discuss church work recruitment
The Church Work Directors Conference was convened Jan. 31–Feb. 1 by the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education as a part of its Set Apart to Serve initiative,
‘A march behind the cross’: Lutherans advocate, teach, care for life
In addition to advocating for life and teaching all generations about the sanctity of human life, the LCMS remains dedicated to supporting families in need after the birth of a child.
Southern Illinois elects Scharr to fourth term
The LCMS Southern Illinois District held its 59th convention Feb. 3–5 under the theme “One Foundation.”
Bertsch elected to second term in North Dakota
The LCMS North Dakota District held its convention Jan. 23–26 in Fargo, N.D.
DCEs gather to learn, connect and share their faith
The National Association of Directors of Christian Education held its biannual conference Jan. 12–14 in Fort Collins, Colo.
Shaw, Hemmer, Rabe installed at International Center
The three men had all begun serving prior to their installations.
