Thrivent gives $1.1 million to Synod

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has given the Synod a $1.1 churchwide grant for Synod projects,…

Mission society starts work in Cuba, Cambodia

The Children’s Christian Concern Society, an LCMS mission organization, is starting new work in January…

Seminaries release educational videos

The Synod’s two seminaries — Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne —…

Sudanese mission supporters discuss work

More than 30 people representing 18 LCMS mission agencies and congregational groups that sponsor mission…

Congregation commits to family torn by tragedy

By Linda C. Hoops “We are committed to support this family, no matter what it…

Delegates offer feedback at regional gatherings

By Paula Schlueter Ross Two of the nine regional gatherings planned for LCMS convention delegates…

Florida church's cross doubles as cell phone tower

By Paula Schlueter Ross When T-Mobile approached Dr. Doug Fountain at Epiphany Lutheran Church in…

'Transforming Network' helps churches look outward

By Roland Lovstad There is an unknown constituency in the midst of the Ablaze! goal…

Seminary to host evangelism conference

The second annual “Reaching Out Together” evangelism conference is scheduled for Feb. 13 at Concordia…

Program prepares congregations for disaster response

By Linda C. Hoops According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States…

Items wanted, available (Jan. 2010)

Wanted Altar paraments and Advent candles.  “La Trinidad” Hispanic Mission for Trinity Lutheran Church, c/o…

Pressure Points (Jan. 2010)

With Dr. Bruce Hartung Q: I am a retired pastor.  Some other retired pastors and…

Letters to the Editor (January 2010)

Hate crimes law Recent action by Congress and the President to expand federal “Hate Crimes”…

Requests for Reinstatement (Jan. 2010)

GARY WILLIAM PHELPS, Nashville, Tenn., has applied for reinstatement to the Ministers of Religion-Ordained roster…

Official Notice: Notice of Nondiscrimination

The colleges, universities, and seminaries of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod admit students of any race,…

Official Notice: Vice President-Finance/Treasurer of LCMS, Call for Nominations

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