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…
LWR study tours scheduled
Lutheran World Relief (LWR), Baltimore, is hosting several one- to two-week “study tours” that enable…
LWR to host first study-tour reunion
Lutheran World Relief (LWR), Baltimore, is inviting all past LWR study tour participants to attend…
World Mission trains 46 new missionaries for service
Forty-six new missionaries were commissioned by LCMS World Mission June 26 in St. Paul, Minn.,…
