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.
Synod walks with German partner in ministry amid flood of refugees
The Synod’s $100,000 grant will be used by SELK congregations to provide food, shelter, transportation, language instruction and the proclamation of the Gospel.
‘Life Together’ e-news digest to debut in December
The free, monthly, electronic digest from Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison will include ministry news and resources in a variety of media formats.
Movie review: ‘Spectre’
“Spectre” reveals all the secrets of the first three Daniel Craig 007 films and ties up Bond’s loose ends.
ONM supports deaconess wellness through DOXOLOGY, Grace Place
Participants say they appreciate the DOXOLOGY for Deaconesses conference this October in Racine, Wis., and the Grace Place Wellness retreat for deaconesses last year in St. Louis.
