The resources include short essays, Bible studies, sermon and pastoral aids, tips, how-tos, bulletin inserts and newsletter articles.
SPM educational event, retreat set for October
“Lutheran Pastoral Care in Pluralistic Contexts,” for those involved in specialized pastoral ministries, is planned for Oct. 28-30 in St. Louis.
‘The 72’ needs congregations for outreach-training teams
“We are anxious to help members of as many congregations as possible to be missionaries in their local mission fields,” says the Rev. Al Tormoehlen, director of The 72.
Lutherans extend ‘Helping Hand’ to homeowners in need
The project’s partners say their accomplishments are more about newly built relationships than newly repaired houses.
Dr. James Koerschen dies
Dr. James Koerschen, former president of Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich., dies July 17 at age 67.
CTCR to host second international theological conference
Lutheran leaders from five continents will gather in 2015 in Wittenberg, Germany, to focus on celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
Manhattan Declaration leader encourages LCMS Lutherans
Eric Teetsel heads a movement with 545,000 supporters that promotes religious liberty, marriage and life issues.
Movie review: ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’
Though not God-motivated, the film stresses the need to care for one’s “neighbor.”
CPS launches Pastoral Support Network
Concordia Plan Services’ new support system offers resources for full-time LCMS pastors and their families.
Conference OKs way to support diaconal work
At its annual conference in Winter Park, Fla., Concordia Deaconess Conference also elects new officers, including Jennifer M. Phillips of Monroeville, Ind., president.
CUW’s pharmacy program receives full accreditation
Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, learned July 2 that its Doctor of Pharmacy Program in its School of Pharmacy has been awarded full accreditation.
Simon named VP at LCMS Foundation
Ralph Simon — formerly with Concordia Plan Services — is the Foundation’s new vice-president of Investment Services.
Youth Ministry revamps ‘youthESource.com’
The website offers Christ-centered resources for those who work with youth in the church — in congregations and beyond.
First Lutheran Youth Corps servant event is Aug. 11-17
Participants will provide mercy-and-service work with Philadelphia Lutheran Ministries and its member congregations in that city.
LFL conference set for Oct. 24-25 in Michigan
This year’s Lutherans For Life National Conference will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Mich., under the theme “Matters of the Heart.”
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of religious liberty
The Synod responds to the ruling that supports Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp.
