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…
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…
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…
