Montana delegates elect Forke to fourth term

The Rev. Terry R. Forke of Billings, Mont., is re-elected president of the LCMS Montana District on the first ballot during the district’s 33rd convention.

ADF’s Campbell to discuss SCOTUS marriage ruling

Jim Campbell, senior legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, returns to host his second “Free to be Faithful” webinar July 14.

Rev. Dr. Charles Manske, founding president of Concordia, Irvine, dies

A memorial service to celebrate the life and ministry of Manske, 82, was held July 18 at Concordia University Irvine.

LWML elects new president, sets record mission goal

Delegates to the 36th Biennial Lutheran Women’s Missionary League convention elect Patti Ross president and adopt a record-breaking $2 million mission goal.

New crop of missionaries trained and ‘sent’ to share Gospel

The missionaries will serve in a variety of roles for the LCMS in 13 countries of Asia, Africa, Eurasia and Latin America.

Maier elected to third term in Michigan

LCMS Michigan District President Rev. Dr. David P.E. Maier of Brighton, Mich. (pictured with his wife, Patricia), is returned to office by delegates to the district’s 101st convention.

Mid-South District returns Paavola to presidency

Delegates to the LCMS Mid-South District’s June 26-28 convention return the Rev. Dr. Roger C. Paavola to the district presidency by acclamation.

Ohio District elects Cripe to fourth term as president

The LCMS Ohio District re-elects the Rev. Terry Cripe of Defiance, Ohio, as president during its 21st convention, held June 25-27 in Ann Arbor, Mich.

SLED — equipping educators to lead critical mission field

Since 1996, the LCMS School Leadership Development Program has produced a pool of almost 400 potential administrative candidates.

Iowa District East re-elects Saunders president

Delegates to the LCMS Iowa District East convention, June 26-27 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, elect the Rev. Dr. Brian S. Saunders of Cedar Rapids by acclamation to his third three-year term.

Stoterau elected to sixth term in Pacific Southwest

The Rev. Dr. Larry A. Stoterau is elected to his sixth term as president of the LCMS Pacific Southwest District at its convention June 24-26 in Irvine, Calif.

A year later, tornado-struck congregation helps others

Members of St. John Lutheran Church mark the one-year anniversary of the twin tornadoes that ravaged the community of Pilger, Neb.

Harrison releases letter on landmark Supreme Court ruling

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison responds to the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26 same-sex marriage ruling.

Helping our preachers up their game

Team discusses “Preach the Word” curriculum for LCMS pastors who seek to hone their preaching abilities.

BNM begins work on family-ministry policies

Such policies from the Board for National Mission will guide the Synod in developing and providing resources for districts and their congregations.

Rosa Young film debuts in Selma, Ala.

Some 300 people are treated to the first public showings of “The First Rosa: Teacher, Confessor, Church Planter,” a new docudrama that highlights the life of Dr. Rosa J. Young.