(RNS) — In an unexpected blow to the Obama administration and a major boon for…
Forced abortion in China prompts outrage, calls for reform
BEIJING (RNS) — A pregnant woman who was dragged to a hospital by authorities and…
Forke re-elected president in Montana
Delegates to the June 11-14 convention of the LCMS Montana District re-elected the Rev. Terry…
LCMS missionaries make 'home-service' visits
By Linda C. Hoops The 72 career missionaries who serve The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod by sharing…
Southern Baptist membership continues decline
(RNS) — For the fifth year in a row, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has…
Evangelical group proposes code of ethics for pastors
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) is urging pastors to seek a…
Eastern District returns Wicher to top post
The Rev. Dr. Chris C. Wicher of Cheektowaga, N.Y., was elected to his second term…
Minnesota South elects Nadasdy as new president
The Rev. Dr. Dean W. Nadasdy is the new president of the LCMS Minnesota South…
Ohio convention re-elects Cripe president
Delegates to the LCMS Ohio District’s 20th convention, meeting June 14-16, re-elected the Rev. Terry…
Yeadon elected new president of New England District
The Rev. Timothy Yeadon, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Hartford, Conn., since…
Saxon Memorial to host bluegrass festival
The historic Saxon Lutheran Memorial in Frohna, Mo., will host its Second Annual Bluegrass Music…
Southern's Schultz re-elected to fourth term
Delegates to the 2012 LCMS Southern District’s 73rd convention re-elected the Rev. Kurtis D. Schultz…
Mark Kreklau, husband of LWML president, dies
Mark Kreklau, husband of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League President Kay Kreklau, died June 13 at Altru…
North Wisconsin delegates elect Lueck to presidency
The Rev. Dwayne Lueck of Wausau, Wis., is the new president of the LCMS North…
Wille re-elected in South Wisconsin
The Rev. Dr. John C. Wille of West Bend, Wis., was elected to his third…
Supreme Court tosses 'Christian candy cane' case
WASHINGTON (RNS) — An appeal over Christmas sweets turned bitter June 11 when the U.S.…