Under the theme “Equipping the Saints For Life” (based on Eph. 4:11-12), Lutherans For Life…
Artists painstakingly transfer sacred stained glass windows
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) — For nearly a century, the stained-glass portrait of St. Patrick looked…
Anti-Shariah movement loses steam in state legislatures
(RNS) — At this point in 2011, 22 state legislatures had either passed or were…
'Covenant' to bind Anglican Communion appears dead
LONDON (RNS) — A proposed “Covenant” aimed at ensuring unity across the worldwide Anglican Communion…
Church's mock raid leaves teen traumatized
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (RNS) — The men burst into the church classroom and ordered the 15…
Lapsed Catholics explain why they leave church
TRENTON, N.J. (RNS) — As part of a survey to understand why they have stopped…
Tim Tebow brings a little goodness to Gotham
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) — Tim Tebow is Howdy Doody in a helmet. No, he is…
Film traces real-life story of abortion 'survivor'
(RNS) — A new movie confronts a controversial topic by highlighting two words that don’t…
Churches lost $1.2 billion in 2010 contributions
By Annalisa Musarra WASHINGTON (RNS) — Even as membership remains relatively stable in U.S. churches, the…
Free 'Higher Things' magazine focuses on apologetics
The spring 2012 issue of Higher Things magazine is a first in two respects. For…
Texas twisters latest in string of disasters prompting LCMS response
By Kim Plummer Krull “People are anxious to help.” Although the Rev. Larry Courson, pastor of Peace…
Asperger’s awareness tour includes cities nationwide
By Paula Schlueter Ross Aaron Likens has come a long way since he was diagnosed…
Synod rolls out 'refreshed' look
The modification of the LCMS cross logo from burgundy to blue is one of the most…
Grant to help with critical needs after Mexico quake
By Kim Plummer Krull An initial grant of $2,500 has been sent by the LCMS to…
'Convention Corner' provides updates
Following is the first in a series of Reporter columns that will provide information about…
Franklin Graham meets with black church leaders
(RNS) — Religious leaders from the NAACP met with evangelist Franklin Graham March 20, less…
