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.
Application period open for pastor-sabbatical grants
Congregations and their pastors have until April 15 to apply for sabbatical grants of up to $50,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Concordia Wisconsin master’s programs named among best
Two of the university’s online programs — Master’s in Teaching and Learning and Master’s of Educational Administration — were named as the best in the state.
Simpson again leads LCMS Joint Seminary Fund
Cindy L. Simpson begins Dec. 15 as director of the Synod’s Joint Seminary Fund, with LCMS Mission Advancement.
Liberian pastor spearheads project to aid Ebola victims
The first $25,000 in food and water was set for distribution in December in Liberia. Another $75,000 in aid is planned.
Movie review: ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’
Ridley Scott’s new film can’t be recommended as a “devotional,” but may serve as fertile ground for conversing with others about God.
Students prevail in snowplow-painting dispute
Two awards announced Dec. 17 by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty have put two LCMS schools back in the spotlight for an incident that took place in October.
CPS dubbed ‘healthiest employer’ for third year
The St. Louis Business Journal once again recognizes Concordia Plan Services for the distinction.
Campus ministry reaches out after Florida State shooting
Maintaining a Christian presence on college campuses is important, but perhaps never more so than in the face of a tragedy.
