The update includes information on resolutions that are wide in scope and quotes those affected by or carrying out the resolutions.
Movie review: ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’
While this sequel has lots of action, it’s also missing some of the things that made the first “Maze Runner” film intriguing and fun, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
Young Adult Ambassadors to advocate for key issues
Four Young Adult Ambassadors are the winners of a collegiate essay contest sponsored by the Synod’s “Free to be Faithful” initiative.
Meyer announces St. Louis sem’s $180 million fund campaign
“Generations: The Campaign for Concordia Seminary” will provide funding to build endowments, increase annual support and expand library and learning-technology initiatives.
Goeglein to address family, marriage, life, liberty in sem talk
The free presentation by Tim Goeglein is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Dr. Maggie Karner — voice for life, mercy, religious freedom — dies
A funeral for Karner, 52, is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bristol, Conn.
ONM’s Day releases statement on Maggie Karner
The Rev. Bart Day, executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, recalls the gifts of the late Dr. Maggie Karner.
Mercy Through Chaplains – September 2015
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.
