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…
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…
Study: Churches, charities not in competition for dollars
(RNS) — Houses of worship and other charities often aren’t in competition for dollars but…
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…
How 2011 'tax holiday' impacts church, workers
By Karen Sansone Late last year, Congress passed legislation that it hoped would stimulate the…
World Mission seeks volunteers to support mission efforts
By Paula Schlueter Ross LCMS World Mission would like to place 130 GEO missionaries and…
OGT co-founder honored in Nebraska
Clayton Andrews, a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Neb., and co-founder of Orphan…
Hartung, Joesten receive 'Christus in Mundo' award
Former Concordia Seminary classmates Dr. Bruce M. Hartung and Rev. Leroy B. Joesten are the…
