The Rev. Peter K. Lange of Topeka, Kan., succeeds the Rev. Keith Kohlmeier, who held the post for the maximum 12 years.
‘Free to be Faithful’ sponsors essay contest for college students
Those chosen as “Free to be Faithful young adult ambassadors” will be asked to attend a Sept. 8-10 conference in Washington, D.C.
Duncan takes reins at KFUO Radio
As KFUO’s executive director of Broadcast Services, Gary Duncan succeeds the Rev. Rod Zwonitzer, who retired in May.
2015-16 ‘Chapel Talks’ targets Life Together
The resource may be ordered from LCMS School Ministry in soft-cover print and downloadable PDF formats.
Playmobil Martin Luther to debut this summer in U.S.
It’s the fastest-selling Playmobil toy ever — and CPH is taking orders.
Campbell explains what’s at stake for LCMS after SCOTUS ruling
Jim Campbell is senior legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom and director of the Center for Marriage and Family.
LIRS offers ‘Refugee Sunday’ resources
A digital resource kit from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is available to congregations and schools.
Registration opens June 1 for domestic-violence, child-abuse workshop
The LCMS Task Force on Domestic Violence and Child Abuse is sponsoring the Sept. 30 training event at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
3,000-plus Ethiopian pastors claim Amharic ‘Book of Concord’
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.
