Terry L. Schmidt will begin serving July 1 as director of LCMS School Ministry, succeeding Dr. William Cochran.
LHM’s Wurdeman announces retirement
Bruce Wurdeman, executive director of Lutheran Hour Ministries since 2009, plans to retire at the end of this year.
Moore, Okla., pastor relates tornado nightmare
In a gripping account, Pastor Mark Bersche of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Moore, relates how the massive tornado turned an ordinary Monday into a day he’ll never forget.
Synod approves $100,000 grant for tornado needs
The grant from LCMS Disaster Response to the Synod’s Oklahoma District will be used to meet immediate tornado-relief needs.
LCMS asks for patience, time following Boy Scouts vote
A May 24 statement from the Rev. Bart Day says Synod leaders “will need some time to evaluate the decision and determine what it will mean for BSA troops in our LCMS congregations.”
Synod provides $70,000 more for ongoing Sandy relief
As recovery efforts continue on the East Coast following the ravages of Superstorm Sandy last fall, the LCMS issues a new $70,000 grant to help 13 families in New Jersey.
LCMS, CPH providing free resources following tornadoes
Free resources from the LCMS include a video, a Bible study, worship helps and opportunities to support the work of LCMS Disaster Response.
June 30 is deadline for housing-donation tax credits
Companies that do business in Missouri are eligible to receive tax credits if they make a donation to Lutheran Housing Support’s Nazareth Homes project by June 30.
Synod vicar bears witness in hard-hit Moore, Okla.
LCMS Vicar Aaron Uphoff shares Christ’s love with hurting people in hard-hit Moore, Okla., hours after the deadly tornado upends homes and lives.
LCMS prepares response to Oklahoma tornado; prayers, gifts requested
In the wake of a monstrous tornado that devastated parts of Moore, Okla., LCMS Disaster Response staff are requesting prayers and gifts to help with the Synod’s ongoing relief effort.
Mercy Medical Team Trip to Madagascar
During a March 2013 LCMS Mercy Medical Team trip to Madagascar, team members treated 1,321 patients and filled 4,000 prescriptions.
LWR president resigns, announces position at Valparaiso
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.
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.
