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.
‘KFUO.org’ to host Sharathon fundraiser
The annual fundraiser is planned for April 21-23, and the Synod’s radio station is asking its listeners for support over those three days.
Former Fort Wayne sem prof Rev. Richard Muller dies
His funeral is held April 15 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Photo feature: Hosanna in the Highlands
A visit to the highlands of Sri Lanka the week ending with Palm Sunday reveals how the Lanka Lutherans live, work, worship and witness.
Sem’s stair climbers place second, raise $3,800 for charity
The Stair Climb Team of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, takes part in the annual fundraiser for the American Lung Association April 2 in St. Louis.
‘#thisisMYchurch’ gains traction, fosters online discussion
One of the campaign’s goals is “to foster a healthy sense of belonging to something bigger than ourselves.”
Concordia College Alabama president resigns
The Rev. Dr. Tilahun Mendedo, president of the college since 2010, has announced his resignation, effective July 1.
Next FTBF discussion: churches’ tax-exempt status
KFUO’s Kip Allen discusses the topic with guests from Alliance Defending Freedom and the Heritage Foundation.
Fire destroys church’s building, but not ‘God’s plans’
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northrop, Minn., is a total loss, but its attached elementary school is expected to be back in operation by April 18.
Movie review: ‘God’s Not Dead 2’
Don’t be guilted into saying this film is good just because its topic — Christian apologetics and civil liberties — is important, writes reviewer Ted Giese.
Journal critiques seminary models, theological education
The new edition includes papers from the third annual LCMS Mission Summit last November.
