Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys are preparing to defend the rights of an LCMS church — Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia, Mo.
‘The First Rosa’ film set for DVD release
LCMS congregations will soon receive their free mailed DVD copy of “The First Rosa,” along with online access to resources related to the film.
KFUO to host Goeglein on life issues Jan. 20
Focus on the Family’s Timothy Goeglein will field questions on revitalization of the pro-life movement and life-related legal cases during the “Worldwide KFUO” interview.
‘Mission Field: USA’ launch includes sending two national missionaries
The Rev. Peter Burfeind and the Rev. Adam DeGroot are the first national missionaries for “Mission Field: USA,” the LCMS Office of National Mission’s new church-planting initiative.
LFC, Bethesda partnership aims to upgrade, maintain 170-plus sites
LCMS congregations may become engaged and offered volunteer opportunities in the new venture of Laborers For Christ and Bethesda Lutheran Communities.
LWML presents funding for four mission grants to Synod
The mission grants are among 19 adopted at the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League convention in June 2015.
Hokana installed as MAF assistant director
Chaplain Steven Hokana brings more than 30 years of military experience to the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces.
Pastoral Education – January 2016
Starting in 2016, every pastor in the LCMS will have an opportunity to begin work on his continuing education portfolio toward participating in qualified continuing education experiences that will enhance his service to the church.
Synod supports districts, congregations in disastrous-storms recovery
LCMS Disaster Response training and resources enable district disaster responders to coordinate recovery efforts in the aftermath of destructive storms and flooding.
Kiessling takes helm of LCMS Youth Ministry
The Rev. Mark Kiessling begins serving as director of LCMS Youth Ministry, succeeding the Rev. Dr. Terry K. Dittmer.
Registration opens for Higher Things youth conferences
This summer’s conferences are set for June and July in Nashville, Tenn.; Cedar Falls, Iowa; and Fort Collins, Colo.
What’s in the January ‘Lutheran Witness’?
What are the five resolutions every Lutheran should keep in 2016? Read this issue to find out.
Preparedness, training aid in recovery in aftermath of Texas tornadoes
Texas District responders partner with local LCMS congregations to organize recovery efforts following the Dec. 26 storm.
Multiethnic Symposium set for Jan. 26-27
“Communities of Hope: One Community in Christ” — hosted by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis — will explore how the church can become truly multiethnic.
Teen Leadership Training now open to congregational teams
The March 17-20 Lutheran Youth Fellowship training in St. Louis will focus on faith-sharing in the “digital age.”
Movie review: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Set 30 years after the events of 1983’s “Return of the Jedi,” the new “Star Wars” film looks and feels both old and new.
