LCMS convention news

News from the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is still available. To read…

Closer to heaven, workers repair steeples, lives

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (RNS) — When William Thornton goes to work in the morning, all he…

Aid group 'wants to stay' in Afghanistan despite killings

(RNS/ENInews) — The International Assistance Mission (IAM) has rejected Taliban claims that 10 staffers from…

Judge: moral, religious views don't justify gay marriage ban

(RNS) — In a decision with enormous legal, political and religious implications, a federal judge…

Installation of officers, board members set for Sept. 11

The installation of those elected at the Synod’s national convention — including the president, vice-presidents,…

'Horror of abortion will end,' Schroeder tells conference

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Someday the “horror of abortion will end in our country ……

Int'l LLL convention attracts 'Spirit-driven' people

OMAHA, Neb. — “Spirit Driven” (2 Tim. 1:7) was the theme of the 93rd International Convention…

Harrison addresses election, future challenges

By James H. Heine HOUSTON — On Tuesday, July 13, Rev. Matthew C. Harrison was elected…

Sem's Lay Bible Institute to focus on citizenship

“Living as Citizens of Heaven and Citizens of America: The Role of Christians in a…

Requests for Reinstatement (August 2010)

WILLIAM PAUL SCHMIDT, Asheville, N.C., has applied for reinstatement to the Ministers of Religion-Ordained roster…

Positions (August 2010)

The following institutions of the Concordia University System are seeking candidates for positions: Concordia College–New…

Official Notice: Call for nominations — chief financial officer

The Board of Directors of the Synod herewith calls for nominations for the position of…

Items wanted, available (August 2010)

Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…

Retiring 'farthest thing from my mind,' Kieschnick says

Outgoing Synod President Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick says that, although at age 67 he is…

Higher Things conferences draw nearly 1,800

Two Higher Things Lutheran youth conferences earlier this summer drew nearly 1,800 young people and…

National Offering receives $614,000 for mission, ministry

Through the week of the Synod’s national convention, congregations and their members contributed $614,000 to…