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.
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.
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.”