In his quest to reach Mexicans far from the border, Missionary-at-Large and Vicar David Blas shares his faith throughout Sheboygan County, Wis.
Church reaches out after Kansas shooting
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newton, Kan., helps its “shaken” community after the deadly Feb. 25 rampage in nearby Hesston, Kan.
Board adopts resolution ‘to support Concordia College Alabama’
The LCMS Board of Directors is granting the college a total of up to $4 million by Dec. 1 — contingent on delivery of specified planning and operating results.
Supporting Selma college is top concern for Black Caucus
The Synod’s black pastors — many of whom graduated from Concordia College, Selma, Ala. — discuss how they can help the struggling school.
Ambassadors of Reconciliation sets 2016 conference
The organization’s second international conference is planned for May 5-7 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Charlotte, N.C.
In March’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
Mercy — from its scriptural foundation to how it appears in our daily lives — is the focus of the magazine’s March issue.
Worldwide Mercy — March 2016
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and its members are carrying Christ’s mercy to the world and bearing witness to God’s great love for all people. Read about the many forms of mercy, and find a list of free resources that are available for your use.
‘Stand’ grants enable mercy, witness outreach
Part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, $1 million is awarded in “Stand With Your Community” grants.
Ten new missionaries, families start two-week orientation
The missionaries are called by the Synod’s Office of International Mission to serve in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Planners announce convention theme: ‘Upon This Rock’
The 66th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is set for July 9-14 in Milwaukee.
Movie review: ‘Risen’
The film is respectful of the Christian faith in its consideration of what a nonbeliever would have to “reconcile” should he come in contact with the risen Christ.
‘Crowdfunding’ project aims to provide books for kids in Kenya
There are just two weeks left to raise the remaining $1,023 for the “Christ’s Care for Children: Libraries in Kenya” project.
Lutheran, Anglican leaders discuss religious freedom
The Feb. 8 Faith and Freedom Forum at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, features presidents of Lutheran Church—Canada, the Anglican Church in North America and the LCMS.
Confessional Lutherans, Anglicans draw closer
Participants in the Anglican Church in North America, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and Lutheran Church—Canada’s ongoing ecumenical dialogue release an interim report on their work so far.
BNM meeting includes calls for strengthening Lutheran families
The Feb. 12-13 meeting of the LCMS Board for National Mission includes reports on Millennials and steady declines in Synod membership.
Rast reappointed as Fort Wayne seminary president
The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., since 2011, is reappointed to another five years in the post.
