Official notice — Call for nominations: director, Black Ministry (May 2012)

The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, Office of National Mission (ONM), St. Louis, calls for nominations for…

Items wanted, available (May 2012)

Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…

Pressure Points (May 2012)

With Dr. Bruce Hartung Two questions with similar concerns came to “Pressure Points” over the…

New book details history of Lutheran Heritage Foundation

The Rev. Robert Rahn, founder of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF), has written a 330-page…

Mill Neck releases third Bible story book for deaf

The third of 12 Bible story books combining written language, artwork and illustrated sign language…

Oklahoma District re-elects Henke, adopts handbook

Delegates to the 47th convention of the LCMS Oklahoma District re-elected the Rev. Barrie E.…

Sattgast re-elected in South Dakota

Delegates to the 59th convention of the LCMS South Dakota District elected President Rev. Dr.…

Minnesota North re-elects Fondow

At the LCMS Minnesota North District convention, meeting April 16-18 in Alexandria, Minn., delegates re-elected…

Vatican orders crackdown on American nuns

WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Vatican has launched a crackdown on the umbrella group that represents…

Catholic bishop 'overwhelmed' by Lutheran support

By Paula Schlueter Ross Roman Catholic Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades told news reporters he was “really…

'Painting face of Christ' in tornado-ravaged communities

By Kim Plummer Krull Three days after a tornado slammed into Creston, Iowa, so fast that…

Sems offer continuing-ed courses for pastors, laypeople

The Synod’s two seminaries are offering continuing-education courses in various cities, beginning in April. The courses…

Prayer, resources available for 'World Malaria Day,' April 25

A special prayer and other resources are available online to help Lutherans observe “World Malaria…

CPH leaders accept Baldrige National Quality Award

By Sarah Schafer Concordia Publishing House (CPH) received the 2011 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award April…

Woodward, Okla., member homes damaged in deadly twister outbreak

By Kim Plummer Krull The Rev. Gregory Brown spent part of Sunday morning, April 15, checking…

Global Lutheran church bodies' representatives meet

By Kim Plummer Krull Sharing of plans to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation…