The Japan Earthquake Relief “help page” — located online at www.lcms.org/help — offers a variety…
Gifts for Japan relief approach $100,000
As of March 15, monetary gifts approaching $100,000 have been given for the Synod’s response…
Synod commits $200,000 for two Japan churches
The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is making available an initial $200,000 to two Lutheran church bodies…
Japan missionary's update expresses 'reason to hope'
“God gives us reason to hope and hold on to His promises, in spite of…
LCMS missionaries share earthquake experiences
Two LCMS missionaries serving in Japan were in Tokyo when the March 11 earthquake devastated…
'Continue to pray,' says JLC president
In a March 12 e-mail sent to LCMS leaders, Rev. Yutaka Kumei, president of the…
LCMS missionaries, partner church staff OK after Japan quake
Initial contact with LCMS missionaries and partner church staff in Japan indicates that they are safe…
Caucus discusses future of LCMS black ministry
With the elimination of the Synod’s Board for Black Ministry Services — a result of…
Leaders stress partnerships for rural, small-town ministry
By Roland Lovstad Craig Pankow refuses to accept the notion that his small-town congregation in…
COP meets with LCC counterparts; approves five regions
By James Heine For the first time in nearly a decade, the LCMS Council of…
LCEF announces art, architecture award
Applications are being accepted for entry in the 2011 Fifth Triennial Art and Architecture Award…
Gaspar installed as first pastor of Dominican Lutheran Mission
Dr. Willy Gaspar, a 45-year-old dentist, was ordained and installed as the first pastor of…
Harrison encourages ‘Litany’ prayers this Lent
As Lent begins, LCMS President Rev. Matthew C. Harrison invites the church to join him…
LCMS pastor comforts witnesses after shooting in Germany
By Paula Schlueter Ross It wasn’t an easy assignment, but Rev. Robert Flohrs says he’s…
Court rules for Jewish man in Shavuot dispute
(RNS) — An Orthodox Jew has won a new trial after Maryland’s highest court ruled…
Islam dominated religion coverage in 2010
(RNS) — Islam was the most frequent topic of religion news coverage in 2010, as…
