By Paula Schlueter Ross LCMS World Relief is providing $15,000 to help fund a bone-marrow…
Lutheran Church of France, Belgium commends Missouri Synod
Delegates to the General Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church–Synod of France and Belgium, meeting…
India Lutherans elect new president
Delegates to the national convention of the India Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELC), meeting June 7…
Palestinian pastor authors new book
Rev. Mitri Raheb, pastor of The Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, has written a…
Pentecost 2000+ reaches 1,000-ministry goal
Pentecost 2000/Pentecost 2000+, LCMS World Mission’s initiative to encourage the start of 1,000 cross-cultural ministries…
Sem adds discussion board to lectionary Web resource
“Lectionary at Lunch,” a Web resource from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, that provides audio files…
Thrivent gives Synod $1.4 million grant
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is giving a $1,424,600 grant this year that will fund 18…
LIRS head cites need for more refugee funding
The president of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) praised President Bush last month for…
Requests for reinstatement (July)
FRANCES CHILDERS, Southgate, Mich.; JO ANN DETERDING, Alton, Ill.; NANCY J. DURKOVIC, Santa Ana, Calif.;…
2004 Convention Notices — On-Site Registration Information
Voting and advisory delegates and representatives are reminded that the 62nd Regular Convention of The…
`Nehemiah` celebration kicks off housing `crusade`
By Kim Plummer Krull BROOKLYN, N.Y. — As the last few buyers of 2,900 low-cost homes prepared…
Kieschnick boosts marriage amendment
LCMS President Gerald Kieschnick is encouraging district presidents to provide those in their districts with…
Board issues 'Briefs X'
The Synod’s Board of Directors has released a new “Board Briefs” to address Synod President…
Lutheran Witness sends `special report` issue
A new “special report” on the national and international work of the Missouri Synod, its…
Thrivent accepting applications for grants
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is starting two new competitive-grant programs — the Charitable Giving Initiative…
July Pressure Points with Dr. Bruce Hartung
Q: I appreciated your reply to the pastor who felt dry. It is something that…