The “Pressure Points” column for May 2013 explores conflicts between and among congregational lay leaders and pastors.
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Convention Corner
Check here for a list of important dates related to the election process for LCMS president.
Dates announced for 2016 Youth Gathering
It’s official — the 2016 LCMS National Youth Gathering will be July 16-20. Stay tuned for the location.
In Boston, Lutherans offer comfort in wake of horror
Offering prayers, Comfort Dogs and coffee, First Lutheran Church in Boston opens its doors to the city after the horrific April 15 marathon bombings.
LWML exceeds $1.825 million mission goal
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League exceeds — by $9,269.27 — its 2011-13 mission goal of $1.825 million.
Students gain ‘invaluable experience’ in LCEF challenge
Six Concordia University System schools participate in the Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s second National Student Marketing Competition April 12 in St. Louis.
Concordia—Chicago president to step down
The Rev. Dr. John F. Johnson announces that he is stepping down Aug. 16 as president of Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Ill.
New video: ‘From Horror to Hope: Haiti 2013’
The video, “From Horror to Hope: Haiti 2013,” chronicles the relief and recovery efforts of the LCMS with partners in Haiti.
Registration drive opens for ‘LCMS U’ network
Registration is open at lcms.org/lcmsu for qualified, intentional LCMS campus ministries to become part of the new “LCMS U” campus-ministry network.
‘Immersion’ event equips seminarians for rural ministry
Four students from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., participate in LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission’s first “Rural Immersion” event Feb. 25-March 4 at Concordia, Mo.
ALMA provides big boost to small mission agencies
The Association of Lutheran Mission Agencies (ALMA) is a valuable resource for connecting and equipping independent Lutheran mission organizations, say ALMA members.
LCC Comfort Dogs go to Boston
Five “Comfort Dogs” from Lutheran Church Charities are in Boston to “help bring some relief to people that are shaken up because of the bombings.”
Worship resources ‘in light of marathon bombing’ available
Worship resources for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 21, that have been prepared in light of the Boston Marathon bombings, are now available online.
New website offers Life Conference resources
A new website at lcms.org/lifeconference offers photos, videos and sermon transcripts from the Jan. 25-26 LCMS Life Conference in Arlington, Va.
Witness, Mercy, Life Together: 2013 LCMS National Convention
Got a question about this summer’s convention? Learn about what’s changed since the last convention, what you can expect at this year’s, and why we are all “Baptized for This Moment!”
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.