(RNS) — Leaders of the Episcopal, Methodist and Roman Catholic churches in Alabama filed a…
More Catholic departures than baptisms in Germany
BERLIN (RNS) — For the first time since membership records have been kept, more Germans…
Study of secularism sees boost on college campuses
(RNS) — Almost every major college and university offers a degree in religious studies. But…
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…
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…
Day installed as executive director, National Mission
The Rev. John Barton “Bart” Day was installed Aug. 1 as executive director of the…
Head of Southern Christian Leadership Conference dies
(RNS) — Rev. Howard Creecy Jr., a Baptist preacher chosen early this year as the…
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…
Higher Things conferences draw record 2,100 participants
Three four-day Higher Things Lutheran youth conferences in July drew a record total attendance of…
Lutherans plan response to East Africa drought crisis
In response to the life-threatening drought in East Africa, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya…
Walther Bicentennial celebration includes tours, movie
The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is planning several two-day tours of historic Lutheran sites in St.…
Commentary: 'Lutheran Service Book' after five years
LSB’s project director shares thoughts on its development, impact By Paul J. Grime During the…
