The National Association of Directors of Christian Education held its biennial conference Jan. 31–Feb. 2 in Houston.
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YouthLead: Finding identity in Christ
Youth leaders gathered for training Feb. 29–March 3 at the Pallottine Renewal Center in St. Louis.
LWML mission grants support life, youth, church work recruitment
LWML President Eden Keefe presented three grant checks after chapel at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis on March 7.
Until the Lord comes: Everyone a church work recruiter
As the SAS team plans for the coming year, it has developed three major areas of emphasis.
Campus ministry staff to gather in May
The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference is set for May 29–30 at Luther Memorial Chapel in Shorewood, Wis.
Campus clips: DCEs, counselors and pharmacists
Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.
Lutherans offer Christ’s comfort after Iowa school shooting
Two LCMS congregations joined with two LCMS Recognized Service Organizations to provide Gospel hope and healing to the suffering.
Schiebel grant program supports black, inner-urban context
The grant program is funded by the Rev. Dr. William A. Schiebel Endowment.
Saving souls: Christ’s work, not ours
If a year from now we discovered that all our supposed best practices were completely wrong, it would not change the number of God’s elect by a single one.
CUS board continues work under new structure
The Concordia University System Board of Directors met Jan. 31–Feb. 1.
‘Set Apart to Serve’ establishes advisory council
The council consists of a cross-section of LCMS stakeholders who will meet approximately three times per year.
‘Life Magnified’: Lutherans march, rally in Austin
On Jan. 27, more than 150 Lutherans participated in the Texas Rally for Life at the State Capitol in Austin.
Job board connects Lutheran educators, schools
LCMS School Ministry recently launched the Lutheran Career Board as a place for LCMS schools to post open teaching positions.
Campus clips: Music, theology, basketball
Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.
LCMS, ELS, WELS hold annual informal meeting
Representatives of the three church bodies met in Florida in December.
‘Set Apart to Serve’ curriculum open for school preorders
After the initial launch period for schools, the curriculum will be made available Synodwide.
