Bethany Woelmer, a participant in the Jan. 5-7 LCMS campus-ministry conference in St. Louis, offers her observations on the event.
Ethiopian church leader visits Synod seminaries
The Rev. Dr. Wakseyoum Idosa, president of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, visits Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis in mid-December.
Movie review: ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’
Peter Jackson’s movie concludes his film adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit; or at least he begins its conclusion, with an extended edition expected later.
Pastor provides care after plane crash with 7-year-old survivor
The Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt responds to the Nashville, Ill., community reeling from the devastating Jan. 2 crash — by trusting that the Lord is good, despite how things seem.
Concordia, Irvine alumnus killed in the line of duty
Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., alumni and professors hold a candlelight vigil Jan. 2, the day of police officer Tyler Stewart’s funeral in Arizona.
Mission Summit explores changing face of Christianity
The collapse of Christianity in the West and the ramifications of America’s changing demographics are among topics presented during the LCMS Mission Summit.
We say thank you to ‘Reporter’ survey respondents
More than 1,500 respondents took part in a recent online survey gauging people’s views on the Synod’s “Reporter” newspaper.
‘Lutheran Service Book’ prices to rise Feb. 1
Starting Feb. 1, the price of the book and its accompanying editions will increase by 99 cents.
Photo gallery: Mercy grant provides roofs to Malagasy Lutheran churches
In the extreme southern part of Madagascar, the Malagasy Lutheran Church — known locally as the Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy (FLM) — and the LCMS have joined in a project to install tin roofs on FLM churches around the country.
‘Religious Freedom Day’ resources available
The Synod’s “Free to be Faithful” website adds resources for the Jan. 16 observance.
LCMS offers resources on domestic abuse
The resources are meant to aid church workers, friends, family members and survivors of domestic abuse.
Former Atlantic District President Ronald Fink dies
Fink, 77, died Dec. 27 at his home in Drums, Pa.
Commentary: Meet your Board of Directors
LCMS Board Chairman Rev. Michael Kumm provides an overview of the Board and its work.
In the January ‘Lutheran Witness’
Readers can learn how Christians are “Free to be Faithful” with regard to key social and religious issues today, specifically those of marriage, life and religious liberty.
Donors continue providing LSB, catechisms for military
U.S. military personnel at home and abroad are receiving the resources provided by an LCMS chaplain and dozens of congregations.
Audio: Listen to presentations from the 2014 International Disaster Response Conference
Audio presentations from our 2014 International Disaster Response Conference at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
