LCMS boards, commissions, and corporate entities will focus on three “critical targets” during the 15…
Staying informed on 'drastic changes' in life issues
The first months of 2009 have seen a flurry of federal policy changes in life…
Placement Committee issues calls
On April 21-22, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Placement Committee issued calls to 183 pastoral candidates…
South Dakota re-elects Sattgast
Rev. Dale L. Sattgast was re-elected to his second three-year term as president of the…
Teacher puts Christmas gifts toward food pantry
By Paula Schlueter Ross After nearly 20 years of teaching, Shirley Leidecker says she “had…
Letters to the Editor (May)
Letters to the Editor (May) Seminarians’ benefits Thanks be to God that our church is…
Pressure Points
With Dr. Bruce Hartung In recent columns, I asked readers to share ways that congregations…
Items wanted, available (May)
Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…
Positions (May)
The following institutions of the Concordia University System (CUS) are seeking candidates for positions described…
Requests for Reinstatement (May)
DANIEL JURKOVIC, Toronto, Ontario, and CHARLES MCCLEAN, Alexandria, Va., have applied for reinstatement to the…
What's in the May 'Lutheran Witness'?
The May issue of The Lutheran Witness offers a special focus on pastoral formation and…
Synod president comments on flu outbreak
LCMS President Gerald B. Kieschnick has issued a statement in response to the recent swine…
Students build 'box city' to open eyes about homelessness
To raise awareness about homelessness in the United States, some 50 Concordia University Chicago students…
Oklahoma District elects new president
Rev. Barrie Henke of Edmond, Okla., and Rev. Myles Schultz, Okmulgee, Okla., were elected president…
Former Northwest District President Dr. Emil Jaech dies
Dr. Emil G. Jaech, who served as president of the Synod’s Northwest District from 1970…
Grace Place strives 'to preserve every shepherd'
Ten years ago, helping pastors, teachers, and their spouses learn biblically based strategies to cope…
