Quake relief leads to mission partnership in Peru

By Paula Schlueter Ross Before a devastating earthquake hit Peru on Aug. 15, 2007, staff…

Volunteers needed for holistic ministry in Peru

Short-term volunteer teams of eight to 12 members each are being sought by LCMS World…

Convocation will discuss Synod's 'theological principles'

A theological convocation set for Aug. 18-20 in St. Louis will deal with principles that…

St. Louis sem chorus releases new CD

The Concordia Seminary (St. Louis) Chorus, under the direction of Rev. Henry V. Gerike, has…

Valpo names new president-elect

The Board of Directors of Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind., has selected Mark A. Heckler, 52,…

World Mission, POBLO co-sponsor 'Jesus and Muslims' conference

Can you imagine what an encounter between Jesus and a Muslim person would be like…

LCMS missionaries OK in Kenya

Two Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod missionary couples stationed outside of Nairobi, Kenya, are safe and do…

Youth poll: 'My own faith' top concern

By Joe Isenhower Jr. In the tally of the Lutheran Youth Fellowship (LYF) Youth Poll…

Thrivent ups pledge to building alliance by $20 million

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans announced in December that it is increasing by $20 million its…

LSA opens auctions to more Lutherans

Lutheran congregations, schools, colleges, and universities for the first time are being invited to join…

Lilly Endowment offers pastor-sabbatical grants

By Joe Isenhower Jr. May 14 is the postmark deadline for congregations and their pastors…

'Golden Compass' resources available

What are Christians to make of “The Golden Compass,” the controversial new fantasy film based…

Items wanted, available (January)

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

Positions (January)

LCMS Rocky Mountain District, Denver, Colo., seeks to fill the position of director of development. …

Call for nominations: CTCR executive director

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) seeks nominations for executive director.  The…

Requests for reinstatement (January)

MICHAEL A. CROON, Niles, Ill., has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster…