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.
Soldiers of the Cross: caring for caregivers
The LCMS mercy program works in cooperation with districts to provide emergency grants to church workers in crisis.
In April’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
Theologians and church workers answer common questions from parishioners, such as “Is the Lord’s Supper really Christ’s body and blood?”
Movie review: ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
Christian faith is a significant part of this film, but as in real life, not everyone is happy with God.
Protecting your church’s data from hackers
It’s a computer nightmare scenario — made real recently for one LCMS congregation that made the local news because of the situation.
New series spotlights Luther’s writings
This is the first in a series of Martin Luther’s writings as a way to join the church body’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
Planners provide more details on convention
Updates for the Synod’s 66th Regular Convention include a basic, tentative schedule and special event details.
