Native Gambian Rev. Dr. John Loum is called to part-time missionary service in a partnership between the Synod and Concordia Seminary.
Chinese mission society announces Aug. 4-7 seminar
The Evangelical Lutheran Mission Society for the Chinese will hold its Fourth Annual Chinese Seminar on Holy Scripture and Luther’s Small Catechism in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Seminaries offer summer workshops
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., are offering faculty-led summer workshops in various locations nationwide.
Concordia Seminary releases book on Luther’s writings
“The Way of Concord: From Historic Text to Contemporary Witness” by the Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb, at right, is intended to deepen understanding of “The Book of Concord.”
Photo essay: A Soft and Fuzzy Impact
High-school students in Northrop, Minn., assemble Christian care kits with blankets and other items for local agencies.
In the June/July ‘Witness’
This issue of “The Lutheran Witness” explores suffering, dying, death and comfort in light of Christ and His cross.
‘Boards and Business’ — LCMS Board of Directors
Actions at the Board’s May 19-20 meeting in St. Louis include adoption of a prudent, lean Synod budget, contingent on further expense reductions.
Project aims to improve technology at Milwaukee school
The “crowdfunding” project is accepting donations of $1 or more through June 16.
Celebrating the Reformation’s 500th across the Synod
Here’s a list of events planned by LCMS congregations, districts and schools to celebrate the special observance.
Missionaries plan visits to stateside congregations
Over the next two years, every LCMS missionary family will make home visits to share their experiences with supporters.
Reformation Relevance: Jesus sweetens even death
Read how a Christian’s death “is the beginning of life” in this excerpt from Martin Luther’s “Fourteen Consolations” of 1520.
‘Boards and Business’ — Council of Presidents
At its April 22-25 meeting, the council hears reports and conducts business including the placement of pastoral candidates and assignment of vicars throughout the Synod.
Seminary to host deaf-ministry Church Interpreter Training
The workshop — June 25 to July 3 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne — is designed to improve the skills of deaf-ministry interpreters in church settings.
Partnership provides respite after disasters
LCMS Disaster Response and the Florida-Georgia District work together to provide respite, counseling and aftercare for pastors and their families following catastrophic events.
2017-18 ‘Chapel Talks’ now available
The resource contains an opening and closing service and 42 weekly chapel talks for use with students of all ages in Lutheran schools.
KFUO program addresses religious freedom in the military
KFUO moderator Kip Allen interviews Roger Drinnon (pictured) on the topic May 17 on Worldwide KFUO radio.
