The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Specialized Pastoral Ministry and Ministry to the Armed Forces military chaplains deliver Christ’s mercy through their words and service, providing much-needed spiritual care for His people in unique and challenging environments.
NALC, LCMS reps address biblical authority, contemporary issues
Leaders of the Synod and the North American Lutheran Church meet Sept. 9-10 in St. Louis, continuing discussions that began in late 2011.
New mission journal focuses on Reformation
The edition contains papers presented at the second International Conference on Confessional Leadership this past spring in Wittenberg, Germany.
‘God’s phenomenal grace’ — a retrospective on Robert Kuhn
A look back on the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Robert T. Kuhn — from parish service to “final” retirement.
Lutherans to provide help for persecuted Christians, refugees
The Synod establishes a fund for donations from those who want to help with LCMS mercy ministry and human-care efforts for refugees.
French-train heroes receive medals from Defense secretary
Lutheran French-train “hero” Alek Skarlatos receives the Soldier’s Medal from U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter.
Lee: Losing tax-exempt status could be ‘devastating blow’
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) says during a Sept. 15 webinar that losing tax-exempt status over religious-liberty infringements would be an especially harsh blow for churches.
Mozambique Lutheran church ordains first pastors
Concordia Lutheran Church in Mozambique — a denomination with 10 congregations and some 1,200 baptized members — ordains its first eight pastors.
New book chronicles early mission in Papua New Guinea
“From Ghosts to God in Enga Land” tells the story of the first LCMS missionaries bringing the Gospel to Papua New Guinea’s Enga people.
Theological Symposium to discuss memory, faith connection
“In remembrance of me: Memory and the Life of Faith” is the topic of the Sept. 22-23 symposium at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Registration opens for Oct. 12-14 urban-ministry conference
The conference at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., will target ways the church can bring Christ’s love to America’s greatest mission fields.
Pastoral Education – September 2015
The essentials of pastoral formation remain the same throughout the ages: Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio (prayer, meditation, spiritual affliction and trial).
LCMS evangelism leader Rev. Dr. Leroy Biesenthal dies
Biesenthal, 90, died Sept. 3 of age-related ailments.
Neugebauer to succeed Karner in Life, Health Ministries post
Stephanie Neugebauer of St. Louis will begin serving Sept. 21 as director of LCMS Life and Health Ministries. She succeeds Dr. Maggie Karner of Bristol, Conn.
Students, teachers can win prizes in coloring contest
Students in preschool through eighth grade are invited to compete for prizes in a coloring contest sponsored by the Petal Pushers® who decorate floats for the Jan. 1 Tournament of Roses Parade.
Harrison urges members to join Sept. 12 ‘Day of Remembrance’
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison invites LCMS Lutherans to gather in prayer for the “Day of Remembrance” for aborted children.
