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.
National News
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.
Buss elected to first term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Allan R. Buss of Belvidere, Ill., is elected to his first three-year term as president of the LCMS Northern Illinois District.
Registration opens for 2018 National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference
The conference will be held Nov. 8–10 in Kansas City, Mo., under the theme “Have No Fear.”
‘Preach the Word’ Module 4 now available for free download
Preach the Word is the Synod’s ongoing program for fostering excellence in preaching.
Training, tools and trailers help disaster dollars go farther
When disaster strikes, LCMS Disaster Response comes alongside to help congregations and districts develop the most effective possible response.
CTCR releases report on women and the military
The report is available for free download from the CTCR website.
Board of Directors examines financial uptrends, opportunities, more
The Board’s next meeting — May 18–19 in St. Louis — will focus on the FY19 budget.
Photo essay: Update on Texas hurricane relief
The LCMS Texas District effort has changed from splintered work in response to changing needs to that of a well-coordinated operation.
Registration opens for Multiethnic Symposium
The event — sponsored annually by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis — is set for May 1–2.
New issues of seminary magazines now available
The latest issues of Concordia Seminary and For the Life of the World are free to read online.
Boards and Business – COP, BNM, BIM
An overview of the most recent meetings of the LCMS Council of Presidents, Board for National Mission and Board for International Mission.
