The September 2018 “Reporter” supplement from LCMS Pastoral Education highlights the pastor’s (and his wife’s) transition from seminary to first call.
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Campus Clips – August 2018
The August Campus Clips has news from Oregon, California, Nebraska, New York and Texas.
Share It! – August 2018
Answers to the question, “How does your congregation or school let your community know you exist?”
Seminaries host fall events for future students, church workers and laity
The beginning of a new academic year provides a multitude of educational and enrichment opportunities at both LCMS seminaries.
Historic ‘symbol of racial unity’ burns in Indianapolis
An Aug. 7 fire in the basement of Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, caused an estimated $1 million in damage.
Lutheran Young Adult Corps participants to serve in St. Louis, Boston
On Aug. 10, a new group of Lutheran Young Adult Corps participants were sent to their respective geographical areas during chapel at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.
Hispanic ministry leaders share ideas, encouragement
Leaders in LCMS Hispanic ministry gathered in Houston July 24–27 for the Sixth National LCMS Hispanic Convention.
Registration opens for 2019 National LCMS Campus Ministry Conference
Registration is open for “Witness,” the 2019 National LCMS Campus Ministry Conference, set for Jan. 2-5 on the campuses of Purdue University and Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind.
As California burns, Lutherans care
As wildfires rage across California, local LCMS pastors, congregations and members have found opportunities to care for one another and their communities, while sharing the Gospel of Christ.
Zeigler to take microphone at ‘The Lutheran Hour’
Lutheran Hour Ministries has announced that the Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler of St. Louis will begin serving as speaker of “The Lutheran Hour” radio program on Oct.1.
Ries to retire from Concordia, St. Paul, in 2019
The Rev. Dr. Tom Ries, president of Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn., has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2018–19 academic year.
Lutheran Friends of the Deaf hosts Gospel Hands Bible Camp
Lutheran Friends of the Deaf, a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, is hosting a Bible camp for both deaf and hearing children, Aug. 13–15, in Mill Neck, N.Y.
Two DOXOLOGY ‘More Than Giving’ workshops set for fall
DOXOLOGY, The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel, is partnering with the LCMS Office of National Mission to present two opportunities this fall to attend a conference on stewardship.
Lutheran Federal Credit Union announces new Volunteer Leadership Award
Lutheran Federal Credit Union is inviting nominations by Aug. 31 for its newly-created Volunteer Leadership Award, designed to “recognize and thank remarkable volunteer leaders.”
LCMS Chaplain Gregory Todd promoted to rear admiral in Washington, D.C.
After a rigorous review and selection process, LCMS Chaplain Gregory Todd has been promoted to the rank of rear admiral (lower half) and will now serve as deputy chief of Navy chaplains and chaplain of the U.S. Marine Corps.
CTCR releases new report on confession and absolution
At its April 26–28 meeting, the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations adopted a new report that focuses on the spiritual benefits of individual confession and absolution for both laity and pastors.
