India church body celebrates 50 years

By Josh Lange NAGERCOIL, India — The India Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELC) commemorated its 50th…

'Online Outlet' offers up to 80 percent off

For two weeks only — Monday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 8 — Concordia Publishing House is…

Kieschnick: ILC meeting 'went very well'

Synod President Gerald B.Kieschnick reported to Synod staff that the July 16-17 meeting of the…

Int'l LLL convention elects Onnen president

Michael “Mick” Onnen of Davenport, Neb., was elected to a two-year term as the new…

Conference stresses ministry not just to, but with children

By Joe Isenhower Jr. “Our job is not just ministry to children, but to come…

Volunteers still needed to help rebuild after Katrina

By Paula Schlueter Ross NEW ORLEANS — Christian volunteers have made a big difference on the…

Synod universities make plans for pharmacy, law schools

Concordia University System (CUS) schools in Mequon, Wis., and Portland, Ore., are making plans to…

Watch Int'l LLL convention events via Web

Several events from the 91st International Convention of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League, July 24-27…

200-plus youth workers share ideas at conference

The 2008 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference — known as “NATIONAL” — offered an array…

CPH extends free 'Portals' offer

Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, is extending through Aug. 21 its offer for a free…

Seminary's Deaf Institute graduates first deaf pastor

By Paula Schlueter Ross When Alan Rork received his first call from Concordia Seminary, St.…

Book, DVD offer guidelines for healthy lifestyles

The Synod’s Commission on Ministerial Growth and Support in 2007 targeted “Wellness Promotion” as being…

CPH releasing Guitar Chord Edition of hymnal this month

Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, is taking orders for Lutheran Service Book: Guitar Chord Edition,…

Bethesda announces awards to LCMS students, school

Among nine scholarships and awards that Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., gave this summer…

Harvala accepts call to Fort Wayne faculty

Dr. Larry S. Harvala, president of the LCMS North Dakota District since 2000, has accepted…

11 projects receive 2008 Good Samaritan Fund grants

Eleven new projects mounted by Lutheran congregations to help immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in…