A new Lutheran Family Ministry Network (LFMN) is being formed to help family-ministry practitioners stay…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
LCMS e-News adds two more newsletters
Two new publications are available via the free, Web-based LCMS e-News subscription service: “Mercy Notes,”…
Pressure Points, with Dr. Bruce Hartung
Q: We have a pretty tense and difficult situation in our congregation. One of our…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
ALMA conference focuses on 'creating alliances'
Examples of how a successful mission “alliance” is formed — and explanations of why such…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
India seminary challenges grads to start own congregations
The India Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELC) today has more than 50 new and re-established congregations…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
Groh, Mehl begin work as missions directors
LCMS World Mission has filled two of its four new regional director positions.Dr. Jorge Groh…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
Reddel receives chaplaincy award
Rev. Eugene L. Reddel, chief of chaplain service and clinical pastoral education supervisor for the…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
European missionaries to attend U.S. institute
In their quest to make western Europe Ablaze! with the Gospel, missionaries from Lutheran church…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
Lutherans open more 'outreach centers for blind'
Four more “outreach centers for the blind” — in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Daytona Beach, Fla.;…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
'Harvesters' training set for May
A training event to prepare workers for Harvesters for Christ is set for May 13-16…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
Lutherhostel to be held in March
The 10th annual Arizona Lutherhostel, sponsored by the Association of Lutheran Older Adults (ALOA), will…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
Pastor: Crash brings out the best in people
By Joe Isenhower Jr. Although a New Year’s Eve van crash in North Carolina took…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
Canada lets 'Nancy' apply for citizenship
By Joe Isenhower Jr. “Nancy,” the Missouri Synod Lutheran in Montreal who for the last…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
Administration officials commend Synod's human-care work
Officials of President George W. Bush’s administration commended Synod human-care work in remarks at the…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
Lutherans join 'March for Life'
The temperature was warmer than usual and the mood upbeat, according to an organizer for…
![](https://reporter.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Reposter-Post-Default-Feature-Image-640x450.jpg)
Board issues two new 'Briefs'
In two new installments of “Board Briefs,” the Synod’s Board of Directors continues to address…