Harrison shares Lenten message

In a new video, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison recalls the words of Martin Luther — “We are beggars, this is true” — and their relevance to salvation.

Housing Support awarded $150,000 grant

The grant will be used to purchase nine properties in College Hill, four miles north of downtown St. Louis, and perform demolition and site restoration.

Short-term missionaries needed to teach English

The Synod is seeking to place 20 short-term missionaries who can teach English as a foreign language at schools and churches overseas.

Theme for 2016 Youth Gathering: ‘In Christ Alone’

Participants will meet under that theme when they converge on New Orleans in July 2016 for the next LCMS National Youth Gathering.

Urban, inner-city ministry: a ripe mission field

The Synod’s Urban & Inner-City Ministry gets new energy with new director: Rev. Steve Schave.

LCMS chaplain awarded Purple Heart

Captain Michael Frese receives on Feb. 22 one of the nation’s highest honors — the Purple Heart — for his service in Afghanistan.

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.