Wenthe announces retirement

Dr. Dean O. Wenthe, president of Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS), Fort Wayne, since 1996, has…

LSA conference promises 'something for everyone'

This year’s Lutheran Services in America  (LSA) Annual Conference will offer “something for everyone in…

Harrison installed as assistant pastor

By James Heine Synod President Rev. Matthew C. Harrison was installed Jan. 9 as assistant…

War memorial cross ruled unconstitutional

WASHINGTON (RNS) — A federal appeals court ruled Jan. 4 a veterans’ memorial featuring a…

Assassination complicates controversial blasphemy law

BANGALORE, India (RNS) — Church officials in Pakistan say the assassination of Salman Taseer, an…

Poll: Americans see religion's role declining

(RNS) — Seven in 10 Americans say religion’s influence on the country is waning, and…

Technology unites missionaries, families around the world

(RNS) — Janine Winkler loves reading books to her 2-year-old grandson Judah, but instead of…

CPH produces Spanish VBS

Editorial Concordia, the Spanish division of Concordia Publishing House, has produced a new vacation Bible…

Resources available for 'Schools Week'

Lutheran schools and their sponsoring congregations may order a variety of resources from LCMS School…

Harrison offers new year, Epiphany blessing in video

LCMS President Rev. Matthew C. Harrison has released a new video in which he extends…

ILC makes leadership changes

Stronger mutual understandings of doctrine, mission and charity among member churches of the International Lutheran…

St. Louis-area Lutherans report tornado damages

By Paula Schlueter Ross Roy and Erna “Sue” Nolting, longtime members of Concordia Lutheran Church…

Sem sponsors 'Prepare/Enrich' workshop

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is sponsoring a March 12 workshop designed to help facilitators learn…

IHOP (the restaurant) drops suit against IHOP (the church)

(RNS) — The International House of Pancakes has dropped its suit against the International House…

Pope condemns 'vile' killing outside Egyptian church

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Benedict XVI denounced the “vile and murderous” New Year’s Day…

Missouri Synod president to keep preaching skills polished

ST. LOUIS (RNS) — Soon after his installation as the new president of The Lutheran…