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.
Nebraska church ‘gone’ after dual tornadoes
The June 16 tornadoes pummel Pilger, Neb., killing one person there, injuring more than two dozen, destroying 40-50 homes and crushing St. John Lutheran Church.
Canadian Lutherans re-elect Bugbee
Delegates also adopted resolutions on the diaconate and heard from guests including LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison.
Urban & Inner-City Mission launches new website
The website features what’s happening in LCMS urban mission and a new Facebook page offers updates and a way for followers to connect.
Gard accepts call to Concordia Chicago presidency
The Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard plans to begin serving in August as the 11th president of Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill.
CPH releases new Spanish-language study Bible
“La Biblia de la Reforma” (The Bible of the Reformation), from Concordia Publishing House, may be ordered in hardback and leather versions.
Synod to provide resources for monthly emphases
The resources will be available free to districts, congregations and schools to use at any time during the month.
