Christian network CEO tries to head off blackmail campaign

(RNS) — The founders of the world’s second-largest Christian network admitted Nov. 30 that their…

First lady expands 'Let's Move' to religious groups

WASHINGTON (RNS) — First lady Michelle Obama has expanded her “Let’s Move” initiative to reduce…

Church of England gives OK to Anglican covenant

LONDON (RNS) — The Church of England, defying opposition from its traditionalist wing, has given…

Catholic school enrollments worry church leaders

NEW ORLEANS (RNS) — Not much keeps Archbishop Gregory Aymond up at night. But one…

Former Anglican head bemoans attempt to 'air-brush' Christianity

LONDON (RNS) — Former Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has slammed attempts to “air-brush”…

Congregations report outreach turnarounds

By Joe Isenhower Jr. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Leaders of two Mid-South District congregations told the LCMS…

Seminary to host evangelism conference

The third annual “Reaching Out Together” evangelism conference is set for Feb. 12 at Concordia…

CPH releases new Commentary on Matthew

Concordia Publishing House has released a new addition to its Concordia Commentary series — Matthew…

President's office launches blog

“Lutheran preaching does not merely talk about the Law and the Gospel or this or…

LCMS begins dialogue with ACNA

The first session of a four-part dialogue between representatives of the Anglican Church in North…

Gift Planning Seminars teach stewardship for now, future

By Roland Lovstad Since retiring in 1998 as principal of Zion Lutheran School in Harvester,…

Wulf named to Synod CFO position

Jerald C. Wulf of Pierre, S.D., was appointed Nov. 19 by the LCMS Board of…

Seminary offers choir workshop

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will offer its 19th Annual Schola Cantorum: An Adult Choir Member…

LWR catalog features 'gifts of love'

Lutheran World Relief Gifts — an alternative-giving catalog that offers 22 “gifts of love” designed…

CPH, LHM offer Advent devotions

Concordia Publishing House (CPH) and Lutheran Hour Ministries — both based in St. Louis —…

Tennessee judge won't block mosque construction

(RNS) — A Tennessee judge on Nov. 17 declined to halt the construction of a…