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.
LWML changes 2017 convention city to Albuquerque
The June 22-25, 2017, convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League was originally planned for Salt Lake City.
Hartwig announces regionally-nominated candidates for boards
A list of the candidates nominated by congregations from their regions for the LCMS Board of Directors and the Boards for National and International Mission.
Chinese mission society sets May 10-13 seminar
The seminar is designed for Mandarin-speaking North American Chinese Christians who want to engage in a deeper study of Scripture and the catechism.
Islam expert: ISIS genocide declaration ‘too little, too late’
Islam expert Dr. Tim Furnish says ISIS will not be deterred by symbolic gestures like the recent genocide declarations made against ISIS by Congress and the State Department.
Concordia, Austin, awarded NetVUE grant
The $49,760 grant will be used to enhance the Center for Vocation & Professional Development at Concordia University Texas.
Otto Hintze, former missionary, professor, mission exec, dies
A funeral service is held March 23 at Ascension Lutheran Church in St. Louis for Hintze, 92.
Movie review: ‘The Young Messiah’
Viewers looking for a true picture of the young Jesus will best be served by searching Him out in Scripture and avoiding this messy, fictionalized concoction.
Network of Young Lutheran Theologians meets
Some 60 participants from Europe and the United States gather for the conference Feb. 12-14 in the Czech Republic.
Sem workshop focuses on Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Peace Officer Ministries Inc. will host “Christian Law Enforcement Chaplaincy — Theology and Practice” May 23-27 on the seminary campus.
New missionaries ‘sent’ for service worldwide
Ten new missionaries — along with their seven spouses and 19 children — are blessed for service in the Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, South Korea, Panama and Peru.
