Pressure Points (March 2011)

With Dr. Bruce Hartung I thought two columns on social media would be enough, at…

Higher Things to hold three March retreats

Higher Things — an LCMS Recognized Service Organization — is holding three retreats in March, including its…

New Zealand church requests prayer following earthquake

President Rev. Robert Erickson of the Lutheran Church of New Zealand (LCNZ) is asking fellow…

CTCR begins work on resources for Reformation anniversary

By Linda C. Hoops Preparations for the 2017 celebration of the 500th anniversary of the…

Mission boards work on 'foundation' for policies

By Joe Isenhower Jr. ST. LOUIS — At their Feb. 4-5 meeting here, the Synod’s…

Concordia Wisconsin to host lay ministry celebration

Concordia University Wisconsin will host a weekend celebration marking 50 years of lay ministry training…

Quebec mayor vows to fight order to remove crucifix

TORONTO (RNS) — The mayor of a Quebec town says he will appeal a decision…

Egypt's Christians keep wary eye on Muslim Brotherhood

CAIRO (RNS) — In Magdi Shnouda’s cafe in Cairo, pictures of Jesus and the saints…

U.S. churches continue growth, decline trends

(RNS) — While mainline Protestant churches in the U.S. continue to experience decades-long decline, the…

Reunions

All alumni and staff of California Concordia College / High School are invited to attend…

Towey named president of Ave Maria University

(RNS) — Domino’s Pizza magnate Tom Monaghan has stepped down from leading the conservative Catholic…

Bill would codify 'mother' and 'father' on documents

WASHINGTON (RNS) — A proposed House bill will require the use of “mother” and “father”…

States caught in crossfire over guns in churches

(RNS) — The way Rev. Jonathan Wilkins sees it, members of his Baptist church in…

In Netherlands, a modern Noah builds his ark

UTRECHT, Netherlands (RNS/ENInews) — If there was ever a country that understands floods, it is…

Study: Churches, charities not in competition for dollars

(RNS) — Houses of worship and other charities often aren’t in competition for dollars but…

World Mission seeks volunteers to support mission efforts

By Paula Schlueter Ross LCMS World Mission would like to place 130 GEO missionaries and…