After decades without the book in their language, Ethiopian pastors can use it to learn what it means to be Lutherans committed to scriptural faithfulness.
New digital ‘Lutheran Service Book’ available
The “LSB Ebook Edition” can be downloaded for either Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks for use on tablets, e-readers and other compatible devices.
Southeastern District re-elects Denninger president
The Rev. Dr. John R. Denninger of Springfield, Va., is elected to his second term as president of the LCMS Southeastern District during the district’s 37th Regular Convention.
LHM-LCMS partnership provides care for persecuted Christians
A Lutheran Hour Ministries-LCMS Mercy Operations partnership brings needed food, medicine and other supplies to Middle East refugees.
Registration opens for 2015 LFL National Conference
The 2015 Lutherans For Life National Conference is set for Oct. 30-31 in Petersburg, Ky., under the theme “Created, Redeemed, Called.”
Salemink to succeed Lamb as LFL director
The Rev. Michael Salemink of Lafayette, Ind., will succeed the Rev. Dr. James Lamb as the next executive director of Lutherans For Life.
Church plans worship after devastating fire
The main building of Grace Lutheran Church, Vestal, N.Y., is declared a total loss after a May 18 storm-related fire.
Movie review: ‘Mad Max Fury Road’
If explosions and mayhem with a simple-yet-effective story, well-acted by a strong cast, is the order of the day, then this film will not disappoint, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
Fale begins work as executive director, International Mission
The Rev. John Fale now leads the LCMS Office of International Mission.
In the June/July ‘Lutheran Witness’
Infertility, children, miscarriage, adoption and family are among the topics discussed in this issue of the LCMS magazine.
Board adopts $81.8 million Synod budget
Synod Chief Financial Officer Jerald C. Wulf tells the LCMS Board of Directors that the 2016 budget “balances expected revenues against anticipated expenses.”
CTCR report addresses how science, theology intersect
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relation’s report is mailed to all Synod congregations and rostered church workers and is available online.
NAME, ONM leaders aim to work together to plant churches
The North American Mission Endeavor church-planting group and the Synod’s Office of National Mission are hopeful that they can accomplish much more together than apart.
First-call, vicarage candidates not enough to fill requests
“We need to be encouraging in every possible way those men who wish to prepare for the Office of the Ministry,” says LCMS Council of Presidents Placement Committee Chairman Rev. Kurtis D. Schultz.
Harrison advises pastors on same-sex marriage decision
As the Supreme Court prepares its decision on the legality of same-sex marriage, the Synod’s president writes to pastors, sharing his thoughts about how that decision could affect them.
Robson installed as LCMS chief mission officer
The Rev. Kevin D. Robson of Baxter, Minn., is installed May 18 as the Synod’s chief mission officer.
