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.
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.
‘TABOO:’ God’s gift of family
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.
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.”