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…
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…
Board OKs Thrivent allocations, hears of budget challenges
ST. LOUIS — The Synod’s Board of Directors took several positive actions at its Feb.…
Kieschnick begins work at Concordia Texas
LCMS President Emeritus Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick began serving March 1 as presidential ambassador for…
South Dakota congregation receives award
By James Heine St. John’s Lutheran Church, Yankton, S.D., was honored recently by the U.S.…
Registration opens for LFL conference
Under the theme “Adopted in Christ,” Lutherans For Life (LFL) will hold its 2011 national…
Sem offers free 'In the Word Bible Studies'
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is offering a new Bible study series that’s specifically designed to…
Christian movie draws a (political) crowd
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (RNS) — Mixing science and religion seems a good recipe for on-screen…
Judge rejects Christians' health care suit
(RNS) — A federal judge on Feb. 22 dismissed a lawsuit filed by Christians who…
Displaced New Zealand churches mourn their dead
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (RNS/ENInews) — Worshippers gathered outdoors on Feb. 27 after an earthquake ravaged…
Obama drops defense of anti-gay-marriage law
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Obama administration announced on Feb. 23 it will no longer defend…
If Obama won't fight gay marriage, conservatives will
WASHINGTON (RNS) — If President Obama and the U.S. Department of Justice no longer want…
