The Rev. Dr. Donald J. Fondow was re-elected president at the district’s 23rd convention, April 9–11 in Alexandria, Minn.
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Grants up to $250,000 now available through LCEF’s Kaleidoscope Fund
The deadline for submitting a grant proposal is June 15.
KFUO’s ‘Sharathon’ set for April 19–21
This year, the Sharathon looks at Romans 10:17: “Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
Longtime Lutheran educator Rev. Dr. Alan H. Steinbach dies
Steinbach served on the LCMS Board for Higher Education Services from 1985 to 1998.
LEA honors 2018 top educators
The Christus Magister award — Lutheran Education Association’s top honor — was awarded to Rachel Klitzing of Irvine, Calif.
‘Mercy centers’ up and running in Puerto Rico
The new “mercy centers” have been dubbed “CARD” for Casa de Amparo y Respuesta a Desastre (House of Refuge and Disaster Response).
April ‘Lutheran Witness’: Christian missions through the lens of Easter
Readers can join with all the saints in heaven and on earth as they travel through time and across space to celebrate Christ’s resurrection.
Spring ‘Engage’: How God opens doors for the Gospel
In unique ways and in diverse locations around the world, Lutherans are faithfully carrying out the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations.
LCMS adds Better Business Bureau Accreditation
The LCMS was previously recognized by another watchdog, Guidestar, as a Platinum-level participant in its Exchange program.
Operation Barnabas: ‘Life-saving’ help for military families
Begun in 2007 to support Lutheran chaplains serving in the reserves, this Ministry to the Armed Forces program has evolved into a “network of care” for anyone with military connections — both within Synod churches and beyond their walls.
Wanted: Nominations for convention
The Oct. 20 deadline may seem a long way off, but the time is now to submit nominations for the 74 officer, board and commission positions to be elected at the next LCMS Convention, July 20–25, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
Share It! — Welcoming visitors
Congregation and school leaders share how they make new parishioners and students feel welcome.
Movie review: ‘Paul, Apostle of Christ’
Reviewer Ted Giese calls it “a remarkable film” with “a strong presentation of forgiveness, grace and mercy.”
Four Higher Things youth conferences planned
They will be held this summer in Northfield, Minn.; Carbondale, Ill.; Lawrence, Kan.; and Tacoma, Wash.
New catalog documents CHI’s Reformation exhibit
The catalog features color photos and descriptions of rare books, coins and other vintage items displayed by Concordia Historical Institute.
Johnson elected to first term as Southern District president
The Rev. Dr. McNair Ramsey of Valley Grande, Ala., was elected first vice-president.
