The Rev. Dr. John Nunes, president and chief executive officer of Lutheran World Relief, Baltimore, will begin a full-time position this fall at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind.
News
Harrison releases statement on Boy Scouts’ proposed policy change
The May 16 statement from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison voices concerns over the Boy Scouts of America’s proposed policy change on whether or not to allow homosexual Scouts as members.
Bible study, video complement Luther’s prayer guide
A free, two-part Bible study and video on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther’s “A Simple Way to Pray” are now available for free download.
LCMS issues statement in response to abortion-trial verdict
LCMS Life Ministries issues a statement expressing grief over the loss of lives to abortion, in response to the May 13 murder conviction of Dr. Kermit Gosnell.
LCMS congregation, ministries bring relief after West, Texas, explosion
The Synod joins other Lutheran ministries in bringing hope and relief to LCMS Lutherans and others in West, Texas, after the massive April 17 explosion that caused death and destruction there.
New building brings new hope for Minnesota’s ULC campus ministry
The new Luther House at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, continues the campus ministry of the former University Lutheran Chapel.
LCMS media critic helps spotlight lack of abortion trial coverage
If you know the name Kermit Gosnell, you might credit Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, who helped spotlight mainstream reporters’ lack of coverage of the abortion doctor’s murder trial.
Congregations to receive National Offering info packet
LCMS congregations are being asked to gather contributions for the National Offering on Sunday, June 2, and have their delegates bring them to the Synod’s 65th Regular Convention, July 20-25 in St. Louis.
Convention video, resources available online
The “Convention Workbook,” a tentative schedule and other convention resources are now available online.
CTCR to publish report on natural knowledge of God
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations adopts a report titled “The Natural Knowledge of God in Christian Confession and Christian Witness.”
Mequon conference to defend creationism
Astronomy holds many clues that support the LCMS perspective of the earth being several thousand instead of millions of years old. That topic and others will be discussed July 8-10 in Mequon, Wis.
Small Catechism with Explanations in Kyrgyz Completed and Distributed!
On April 21, 2013, several Kyrgyz-speaking members of the Lutheran Church Concordia (LCC) ventured from their villages and towns into Bishkek to help celebrate the completion of the Small Catechism with explanation in Kyrgyz.
Three joining Synod staff
The Rev. Steve Schave, Deaconess Kim Schave and the Rev. Michael Meyer accept posts with the LCMS national offices.
Congregations, Disaster Response help flood victims in Illinois
As assessments continue, at least four LCMS families are among those who have reported flood damage to their Illinois homes.
Pressure Points (May 2013)
The “Pressure Points” column for May 2013 explores conflicts between and among congregational lay leaders and pastors.
Commentary: LCMS ministry to and with Asians – then, now and ahead
A “Reporter” commentary stresses the importance of LCMS ministry to and with Asians, both in the United States and abroad.