The conference theme was “It’s Your Time to Stand” — specifically, to stand for the 2,900 children who are aborted every day in the United States.
Karner receives honorary doctorate
Maggie Karner, outgoing director of LCMS Life and Health Ministries, is honored during a surprise tribute at the LCMS Life Conference.
Black Clergy Caucus embraces ‘21st-century ministry’
The term came up often at the Jan. 14-16 LCMS Black Clergy Caucus gathering in Dallas as a priority for ministry.
Movie review: ‘American Sniper’
While the religious aspects of the story are pared down, Clint Eastwood provides quality direction, and Bradley Cooper’s Oscar-nominated performance is strong, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
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.
