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…

Rev. James Linderman, former district president, dies

Rev. James R. Linderman, former president of the LCMS Texas District, died Jan. 1 of…

LCMS, ELCA continue 'cooperation in externals' talks

By Joe Isenhower Jr. BALTIMORE — Leaders of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the…

ALOA announces Lutherhostels

The Association of Lutheran Older Adults is sponsoring three Lutherhostels designed to provide “education, inspiration…

Sem plans Hispanic-ministry events

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is offering several Hispanic-ministry events in March under the theme “Second-…

New book traces life of Rosa Young

African-American Lutheran educator Dr. Rosa Young was in her 20s when she decided to open…

LWML offers witnessing resources

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League has produced several resources that are designed to “help women…

CTCR approves fellowship with Siberian church

By Roland Lovstad Recognition of altar and pulpit fellowship with the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church…

World Mission announces 'Ablaze!' awards

LCMS World Mission has announced this year’s recipients of the seventh annual Ablaze! Awards: The…

Seminary offers workshop on 'Making Abortion Unthinkable'

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will offer a one-day workshop, “Making Abortion Unthinkable,” on Saturday, Jan.…

Children's Ministry Conference set for July

This year’s LCMS National Children’s Ministry Conference is set for July 7-10 at St. John’s…