Landmark Supreme Court cases, timely election advice and Biblical responses to government intrusion.
New video explains Licensed Lay Deacon Recommendations
The 15-minute video features task force Chairman Rev. Larry Vogel, representatives of the LCMS Mid-South District and Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison.
2017 Life Conference registration opens
Life, from beginning to natural end — a 360-degree look — is the focus of the Synod’s 2017 Life Conference, Jan. 27-29 in Arlington, Va.
Donations make long-term flood recovery possible
Thanks to donations, LCMS Disaster Response is able to assist in recovery efforts and build its capacity to respond to future disasters.
‘Mel’ Witt, former chaplain, director of LCMS World Relief, dies
A funeral service for Witt, 89, was held May 6 in St. Louis.
LWML grant helps provide disaster-response trailers
The 26 trailers will increase the capacity of LCMS districts and congregations to respond to disasters in their own communities.
In May’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
Speaking about the faith to people who don’t believe is the focus of this issue of the magazine.
Synod church planters look to ‘where we aren’t’ in America
A dozen national mission leaders gather for an April 4 roundtable to look at the future of LCMS church planting.
Reformation Relevance: Luther on church and state
This month’s column is from Luther’s 1523 treatise, “Temporal Authority: To What Extent It Should Be Obeyed.”
Communications, periodicals recognized by religious press groups
The department and its four periodicals receive a record 23 total awards from the Associated Church Press and the Evangelical Press Association.
Arnold Kromphardt, former Eastern District president, dies
Memorial services are planned for April 30 in Lutz, Fla., and June 11 in West Seneca, N.Y.
Surveys: student satisfaction, spiritual life high at Concordia, Ann Arbor
The two surveys were taken last fall at Concordia University Ann Arbor, Mich.
Movie review: ‘The Jungle Book’
The remake of the 1967 classic Disney cartoon is the kind of high-quality film audiences expect, but it might be too intense for young children.
LCEF competition benefits students in marketing and beyond
Teams from nine Concordia University System schools participate in Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s 2016 National Student Marketing Competition.
2016 LCMS Convention Workbook available online
The “Convention Workbook” and an accompanying biographical booklet contain material in preparation for the 66th Regular LCMS convention, July 9-14 in Milwaukee.
Workshop explores Church’s response to mental illness
More than 100 people attend LCMS Life Ministry’s “The Church and Mental Health” workshop April 9 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
