The essentials of pastoral formation remain the same throughout the ages: Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio (prayer, meditation, spiritual affliction and trial).
Synod planning response to Baltimore violence
Local pastors, the LCMS Southeastern District and the Synod’s Office of National Mission are working to prevent further rioting.
Solo Verbo: a new way to highlight Wittenberg gifts
The new campaign recognizes individuals and families who provide funding to the Wittenberg Project’s Old Latin School renovation.
Watch Lutheran Center dedication via live stream
The May 3 dedication service of the International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg, Germany, will stream live, beginning at 8 a.m. Central Time.
LWML exceeds record $1.83 million mission goal
Lutheran women contribute more than $19,000 over the auxiliary’s goal for mission projects in 2013-15.
Online directory provides Synod view on key legal issues
The website offers information on amicus — or “friend of the court” — briefs signed by the LCMS.
Church sign shares resurrection message as ‘witness,’ ‘welcome’
Every Sunday is Easter — that’s the message on the outdoor sign at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobile, Ala., and it’s making people think, according to Pastor Rev. Dr. Ulmer Marshall.
Harrison joins faith leaders to uphold marriage, religious liberty
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and 34 other U.S. religious leaders reaffirm their shared commitment to traditional marriage and religious freedom in a letter to those in public service.
Reformation 2017 to focus on Gospel, outreach
Some 15 representatives of LCMS partner organizations, Synod officers and history experts review plans for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
Hispanic convention set for July 28-31 in Tampa
The triennial convention provides “a time of learning, fellowship, empowerment and refreshment,” says Convention President Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sánchez.
CNH delegates elect Newton to fifth term
The California-Nevada-Hawaii District re-elects the Rev. Dr. Robert Newton to his fifth term as president.
Oklahoma District delegates re-elect Henke
Meeting April 17-18, delegates re-elect the Rev. Barrie E. Henke to his third term as district president.
Specialized Pastoral Ministry events planned for May
Registration is still open for two educational events in Belleville, Ill., May 4 and May 5-7.
South Dakota elects Sailer as new president
The Rev. Scott C. Sailer of Sioux Falls, S.D., is elected on the first ballot to his first term as district president.
SELC elects Dzurovcik to first term as president
The Rev. Andrew Dzurovcik of Clark, N.J., is elected president on the third ballot.
Concordia students vie in spirited LCEF competition
A team from Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn., captures the top honor for the second consecutive year.
