Captain Michael Frese receives on Feb. 22 one of the nation’s highest honors — the Purple Heart — for his service in Afghanistan.
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Wenthe named president of Concordia University System
The Rev. Dr. Dean O. Wenthe accepts a call to serve as president of the Concordia University System.
Pressure Points (March 2014)
Should Lutheran congregations consider private confession and absolution?
National board takes up concern for recruitment
The LCMS Board for National Mission also continues work on policy and approves a process to call rostered workers into specialized pastoral ministries.
Black Clergy Caucus sets goals, elects officers
One goal is to be more intentional about reaching out to African immigrants. The group also elected a new president: the Rev. Byron R. Williams Sr. of Dallas.
Arabic catechism aids sharing Gospel with Arab Americans
The resource can help congregations overcome culture and language barriers in their communities.
Sem’s EIIT offers free lecture on Islam
The lecture, “Responding to Islam,” on March 27 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will be given by the Rev. Dr. Abjar Bahkou.
LSA conference to focus on needs, gifts of disabled
The April 27-29 “One God One Call” conference is sponsored by the Disability Network of Lutheran Services in America.
Former LCMS Board member Edwin Trapp Jr. dies
Trapp — a leader at the Synod, district and local levels — dies. Feb. 12 at age 82. The memorial service was Feb. 18.
Black Ministry Convo set for July in Kansas City
Lutherans interested and involved in black ministry are invited to attend the Black Ministry Family Convocation, July 9-13 in Kansas City, Mo.
Concordia, Selma, passes halfway mark in campaign
Two years into its five-year, $20 million “A Time to Build” campaign, Concordia College Alabama has raised nearly $13 million.
Getting ‘chartered’ gives voice to Hispanic mission
The 75-member Iglesia Evangelica Luterana Esperanza Viva now can send delegates to district and national Synod conventions.
Video: Missionary Service of Sending – 2014
The February 2014 new missionary orientation culminated in a special Service of Sending Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) International Center in St. Louis. During the service, the new missionaries received certificates of completion for LCMS Missionary Orientation, and they, their spouses and families were prayed for.
Concordia University System Chronicle – February 2014
In this issue, information about Concordia Sunday, April 27, is shared. In addition, a brief summary of the new book Concordia on the Move, written by The Rev. Dr. David Zersen, is provided. These articles are just some of the great information contained in this February issue.
Synod prepares new missionaries for service
The 16 new missionaries and their spouses will serve in nine countries including Peru, Ghana, the Dominican Republic, Togo and the United Kingdom.
CPS named one of ‘healthiest workplaces’ nationwide
The national award to Concordia Plan Services recognizes employers who have incorporated effective employee-wellness programs and practices.
