Delegates to the district’s 74th convention re-elect the Rev. Kurtis Schultz as district president.
Board adds missionaries, focuses on their care
The LCMS Board for International Mission continues successful recruitment efforts toward doubling the number of LCMS career missionaries on the field to 136 by 2016.
Steinbronn re-elected in New Jersey
New Jersey District convention delegates elect the Rev. Dr. Anthony Steinbronn to his second term as district president.
Kansas delegates elect Lange new district president
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.”
