The Rev. Bart Day, executive director of the Office of National Mission, will serve as the Synod’s interim chief mission officer (CMO) until a new CMO is named.
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Krikava installed as Eurasia associate regional director
A former missionary in Eastern Europe, the Rev. James Krikava will assist the Rev. Tony Booker, regional director for Eurasia.
St. Louis seminary offers writing workshop
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host a “Faith and Writing” workshop for Christian writers July 29-31. Presenters are the Rev. Travis Scholl (pictured) and Peter Mead.
Video: Castillo Fuerte – Mercy in Action
In response to Christ’s death and resurrection, Caitlin Worden and the rest of the Peruvian missionary team are caring for the otherwise neglected children in Castillo Fuerte in the slums of Lima.
BNM welcomes new members as its work continues
At its May 30-31 meeting, the Synod’s Board for National Mission continues work on refining policies and on a theological statement for mission.
BIM calls missionaries, reviews mission work
The Board for International Mission votes to send 21 new missionaries into the field. Many were attending the Synod’s two-week orientation.
Wood, Zill join national mission team
The Rev. Mark A. Wood (left) is director of LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry, and the Rev. Marcus T. Zill is director of LCMS Campus Ministry and LCMS U.
Pastoral Education – June 2014
This issue of Pastoral Education highlights newly instituted changes in the Doctor of Ministry programs at both Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) seminaries. This a wonderful time for parish pastors to investigate the possibility of pursuing a D.Min. degree.
LCMS reaches out after ‘devastating’ tornadoes
The week of June 16 is devastating for two LCMS churches and more than two dozen LCMS members in Nebraska and South Dakota after deadly tornadoes tear through their communities and lives.
Rev. Dr. Eugene Linse, former social ministry exec, dies
A funeral service for Linse, 91, is planned for 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, in Modena, Wis.
Former LWML President Alberta Barnes dies
The funeral service for Barnes — who served as president from 1983 to 1987 — is planned for 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26, in South Euclid, Ohio.
Movie review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’
Building on the original film’s story of complementary parts making a whole, and how a change of perspective can help, the sequel again focuses on themes of friendship, loyalty and acceptance.
Concordia University System names Philp as director
The Rev. Dr. Paul A. Philp is installed June 18 as the CUS director of Institutional Research and Integrity.
LCMS member wins best-actress Tony
Jessie Mueller — a “daughter” of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Skokie, Ill. — credits God after winning her first Tony Award.
New missionaries gather for orientation
The 31 new missionaries will serve in 15 countries, including four where the Synod does not currently have a presence.
Fort Wayne sem offers apologetics course
Dr. Adam S. Francisco will lead “Apologetics for the 21st Century” July 9-11 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.
