Tornado relief volunteers: Call first

Editor’s note: At this writing (6 p.m. Central on Friday, March 2), LCMS Disaster Response…

National Mission grant funds 700 audio Bibles

A $35,000 grant from the Synod’s Office of National Mission to Lutheran Blind Mission (LBM)…

Storms pummel Midwest, LCMS churches spared

LCMS churches and members in Kansas, southern Missouri and Illinois seem to have escaped major…

Jones, Buuck fill posts with LCEF

Becca Jones and Tom Buuck began filling two leadership positions with the Lutheran Church Extension…

Mahnken joins CPS as chief marketing officer

Glenn Mahnken, former senior vice-president of marketing and customer support with the Lutheran Church Extension…

Karner spotlights 'real issue' behind controversial mandate

By Kim Plummer Krull LCMS Life and Health Ministries Director Maggie Karner said she hopes her…

COP commends Harrison, issues resolution of support

By James Heine ST. LOUIS — At its regular meeting Feb. 18-21, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Council…

Southern Baptists mull whether 'Southern' still fits

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (RNS) — For the Rev. Jerry Henry, pastor of First Baptist Church of…

Nonprofit groups oppose change in charitable deductions

WASHINGTON (RNS) — For the fourth year in a row, President Obama is proposing lower…

Harrison calls for prayers in Lenten video

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares Lenten blessings through a video message to…

Karner to address religious freedom concerns in Washington

By Kim Plummer Krull LCMS Life and Health Ministries Director Maggie Karner will participate in a…

British High Court rules against prayer at town meetings

LONDON (RNS) — A British High Court justice has triggered dismay and anger across England…

N.J. lawmakers approve gay marriage, but veto looms

TRENTON, N.J. (RNS) — Even as Gov. Chris Christie’s threat of a “swift” veto looms,…

Sparks fly as House GOP blasts contraception mandate

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Exhibit A in the fight over President Obama’s mandate for religious institutions…

LCMS reaches out after Madagascar cyclone

LCMS ministry leaders have assured Lutheran leaders in Madagascar of disaster response assistance if such…

Southern Illinois District elects Scharr

The Rev. Timothy J. Scharr of Aviston, Ill., was elected on the first ballot to…