PNG governor says he's 'committed' to mission work

Addressing the Papua New Guinea Mission Society at its biennial meeting, Governor Peter Ipatas of…

CPH distributes 700-plus backpacks of school supplies

For the 16th consecutive year, Concordia Publishing House reached out to its South St. Louis…

Registration fee set for 2013 Youth Gathering

The registration fee for the 2013 National LCMS Youth Gathering — July 1-5 in San…

Storkson, Quill join International Mission office

Darin Storkson and the Rev. Dr. Timothy Quill began serving July 1 in new positions…

'LWML Sunday' sample packets mailed

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League in mid-July mailed sample packets of 2011 “LWML Sunday” materials…

Obare on East Africa famine: 'We need to save lives'

By Kim Plummer Krull After seeing firsthand the suffering as starving Somalis pour into the…

Lawn cross becomes First Amendment flash point

LIVINGSTON, N.J. (RNS) — It started as a simple gesture. But it could have implications…

Army agrees to host concert for atheists on N.C. base

(RNS) — A group of military atheists have won the backing of U.S. Army officials…

LHM men's Bible studies win 'Telly' honors

Two video Bible studies produced by Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) for its “Men’s NetWork” were…

African seminary celebrates four graduates, 13 vicars

The Centre Luthérien d’Etudes Théologiques (CLET), or Lutheran Center for Theological Studies, in Dapaong, Togo,…

NAILS helps prepare housing for former homeless families

By Kim Plummer Krull Tim Staffeld says he probably could make more money with a…

Seminaries offer free visits to prospective students

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., have scheduled free visitation…

Day installed as executive director, National Mission

The Rev. John Barton “Bart” Day was installed Aug. 1 as executive director of the…

Bible story project mixes media to reach deaf, those who hear

The first of 12 Bible story books combining written language, art work and illustrated sign…

Vatican unveils new JPII iPhone app

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pilgrims at next month’s Catholic World Youth Day in Madrid will…

Norway's churches try to foster healing after attacks

TRONDHEIM (RNS/ENInews) — A Norwegian bishop addressing the recent bombing and shooting attacks in Norway…