Concordia Plan Services launches redesigned website

The updated website allows workers to find a provider, file a claim, designate beneficiaries and even initiate their retirement.

Commentary: Selma — on the movie, the town, our college there

Concordia College Alabama President Rev. Dr. Tilahun M. Mendedo shares his thoughts in this opinion piece.

LCEF honors individuals, ministry partners

Lutheran Church Extension Fund presents awards to individuals and ministries during its 2014 Fall Leadership Conference.

Lutheran Hour float wins Rose Parade award

The Rose Parade float sponsored by Lutheran Hour Ministries — the only Christian-themed entry in the Jan. 1 parade — receives the Princess’ Award trophy.

CPH offers free Lenten planning guide

The guide includes suggestions for special music, hymns, readings and Collects of the Day for Ash Wednesday through Palm Sunday.

Fort Wayne seminary dedicates expanded library

The new Wayne and Barbara Kroemer Library on the campus of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., quadruples the size of the previous library.

Schave, Wood to lead new national mission initiative

The Revs. Steve Schave and Mark Wood will take on the roles of directors of Church Planting and Revitalization, respectively, in work mandated by the 2013 LCMS convention.

St. Louis seminary announces spring choir tour

“Laudamus — A Select Men’s Choral Ensemble” at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will offer 14 performances in nine cities during February.

LCMS international mission work in the 21st century

In the 121 years since the LCMS sent its first missionaries to India, our church has been involved in international mission. Much has changed since then.

North Dakota delegates re-elect Baneck

The Rev. Dr. James Baneck is elected to his third term as LCMS North Dakota District president.

Harrison issues statement on 42nd Roe v. Wade anniversary

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison asks Lutherans to join him “in praying for life: that our Lord would put an end to abortion.”

Video: Get a fresh look inside the Old Latin School

Take a peek as renovations on the “Old Latin School” progress toward the May 2015 dedication of this new education and outreach center in the heart of Wittenberg, Germany.

Ministry excellence, domestic violence among COP topics

At their latest meeting, LCMS Council of Presidents members hear “recommended requirements” for pastors.

Credit union to benefit LCMS members gets charter

The Lutheran Federal Credit Union could become operational as early as the second quarter of 2015.

Commentary: ‘News’week on the Bible

The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kloha, a professor at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, critiques “Newsweek” magazine’s Jan. 2 cover story titled “The Bible: So Misunderstood It’s a Sin.”

LCMS college students tackle ‘TABOO’ topics

With some 475 participants, the Jan. 5-7 LCMS campus-ministry conference addresses topics the culture may not want the Church discussing.