Churches, others may qualify for health plan tax credit

Missouri Synod churches, schools and organizations enrolled in the Concordia Health Plan (CHP) may be…

National Synod finishes fiscal year 'in black'

The national Synod finished its 2010-11 fiscal year June 30 “in the black,” according to…

Board takes actions, hears numerous reports

By Joe Isenhower Jr. ST. LOUIS — The Synod Board of Directors took several actions…

'YM 2012' to eye theology, youth ministry

The practical application of theology to youth ministry will be the focus of “Youth Ministry…

Former NID President Edmund Happel dies

Former LCMS Northern Illinois District (NID) President Rev. Dr. Edmund H. Happel died Sept. 20…

Pope links British riots to 'moral relativism'

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Benedict XVI linked recent riots in England to the corrosive…

German court: Catholic hospital must rehire divorced doctor

BERLIN (RNS) — A divorced doctor fired from his job at a Catholic hospital because…

Toxic drywall puts end to Catholic Katrina program

NEW ORLEANS (RNS) — Operation Helping Hands, the Catholic ministry that employed thousands of volunteers…

Megachurch seeks to reassure new Portland neighbors

PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) — The pastor of a conservative Christian church that recently moved into…

Palestinian pastor to speak at seminary

Mention Palestine, Israel, the Middle East, and the words that often come to mind are…

Nielsen begins work in LCMS Communications post

Deaconess Pamela J. Nielsen of Ballwin, Mo., began serving Sept. 1 as managing editor for…

Record 115 Lutheran schools accredited

A record number of 115 Lutheran schools were accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation…

In Joplin: Lutheran leaders shift focus to long-term needs

By Elizabeth M. Truong With 90 percent of the debris from the May 22 tornado…

Rast installed as Fort Wayne seminary's 16th president

By Adriane Dorr “It is a great joy to look forward to the future,” said…

Churches, schools join malaria initiative launch

The Lutheran Malaria Initiative (LMI) publicly launches Sept. 18-20 with several Lutheran congregations and schools…

Circuit-sponsored seminar draws 200 from community

By Linda C. Hoops An initiative by pastors and congregations in Circuit 13 West of…