The October issue of The Lutheran Witness examines topics relating to ministry and mental health.
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‘Reporter’ Supplement: LCMS Disaster Response mercy work updates
In a supplement to the October 2018 Reporter, LCMS Disaster Response highlights the mercy work that has been done over the last year following natural disasters in Texas, Puerto Rico, California and other regions.
Lutherans For Life to celebrate 40 years at national conference
Online registration is open for the conference, to be held in St. Louis under the theme “From Age to Age the Same” (Is. 46:3–4).
‘Reporter’ Supplement: Faithful to the Word of God
In a supplement to the October 2018 Reporter, LCMS Pastoral Education highlights Preach the Word (PTW), a post-seminary continuing-education initiative out of the LCMS Office of the President.
Nuckols to direct Pastoral Care Advisory Team for the U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains
After serving as pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, for 15 years, Nuckols — an LCMS reserve chaplain — has been called into active duty.
Higher Things summer youth conferences draw nearly 2,800
Held under the theme ‘’Sanctified,” the conferences took place in Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas and Washington.
Share it! – Encouraging good health
Answers to the question, “How does your congregation or school encourage good health among members, students and/or workers?”
As the waters rise in North Carolina, neighbors arrive to help
The Synod is working hand in hand with the LCMS Southeastern District to provide relief and begin recovery.
LCMS congregations prepare response to Hurricane Florence
The LCMS Southeastern District and LCMS Disaster Response are working with congregations in the area to address both the physical and spiritual needs of those in the hurricane’s path.
Preach the Word releases new module on sacramental preaching
The sixth module of the Synod’s ongoing program for fostering excellence in preaching is taught by the Rev. Dr. David H. Petersen.
New resource aimed at witnessing to adult children who have left the church
The newest module in the Every One His Witness® (E1HW) evangelism program is about witnessing to adult children who have left the church.
Rain, rain, go away: Deluge in Wisconsin affects LCMS churches and members
More rain is predicted this week, and much of the state remains under a flood warning.
Schmidt ‘deeply honored’ to serve as new director of LCMS School Ministry
Dr. Rebecca Schmidt, former associate director of LCMS School Ministry, has accepted the call to serve as director, replacing Terry Schmidt (no relation), who retired July 2 after 15 years as director.
Data entry for 2019 Youth Gathering registration begins Sept. 5
Registration for the 2019 LCMS Youth Gathering — set for July 11–15 in Minneapolis, Minn. — opens Oct. 17, with online data entry beginning Sept. 5.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Richard T. Hinz, former Southeastern District president
A funeral service is set for Aug. 31 for former LCMS Southeastern District President Rev. Dr. Richard T. Hinz, who died Aug. 21 at his home in Fredericksburg, Va.
