Leaders of the three confessional Lutheran synods began meeting informally in 2012.
LEA launches campaign to benefit future teachers
Lutheran Education Association aims to bring as many as 100 future Lutheran schoolteachers to its 2016 convocation in Grand Rapids, Mich.
End-of-year gifts ‘mightily bless’ Synod ministries
And there are a variety of ways you can contribute: by mail, in person, over the phone and online.
Historical Institute presents awards to authors
The Awards Committee of Concordia Historical Institute presents 17 “Awards of Commendation” for works published in 2014.
Movie review: ‘Spotlight’
The film — about child abuse in the Roman Catholic Church — is a movie of substance that is worth watching, even if it’s painful.
Reformation meets world in special mission journal
The December “Journal of Lutheran Mission” highlights papers and discussions from the International Lutheran Council World Conference.
LCMS pastor serves in Mexico — first in 20 years
Based in Mexico City, the Rev. Daniel Conrad serves primarily as a theological educator.
LCMS relationship with BSA ‘no longer tenable’
The decision is the result of the Boy Scouts of America’s action, made earlier this year, to allow openly gay Scout leaders.
University enrollment keeps climbing: now at 37,307
This fall is the 23rd straight year of ever-escalating total enrollment at the Synod’s 10 Concordia University System campuses nationwide.
Resources available for 2016 ‘Life Sunday’
Resources from LCMS Life Ministry and Lutherans For Life may be used for the Jan. 17 “Life Sunday” observance or any Sunday a congregation chooses.
Movie review: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2’
For fans of “The Hunger Games” series, “Mockingjay — Part 2” provides a satisfying conclusion.
RSTM conference looks at ‘ripe harvest,’ barriers to outreach
More than 160 participants from 24 states attend the Synod’s National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference in Kansas City, Mo.
Krikava named regional director for Eurasia
The Rev. James Krikava of Prague, Czech Republic, is appointed to the LCMS Office of International Mission post.
Fort Wayne symposium clarifies ethics of infertility
The Infertility Ethics Symposium, sponsored by LCMS Life and Health Ministries, is held Nov. 7 at Concordia Theological Seminary.
Nunes to succeed George as Concordia, Bronxville, president
The Rev. Dr. John Nunes of Valparaiso, Ind., will succeed Dr. Viji George as president of Concordia College—New York beginning July 1, 2016.
In December’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
Writers span both the penitence of Advent and the celebration of Christmas, while keeping the focus on Christ.
