Family network forms to link workers, provide resources

A new Lutheran Family Ministry Network (LFMN) is being formed to help family-ministry practitioners stay…

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…

ALMA conference focuses on 'creating alliances'

Examples of how a successful mission “alliance” is formed — and explanations of why such…

India seminary challenges grads to start own congregations

The India Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELC) today has more than 50 new and re-established congregations…

Groh, Mehl begin work as missions directors

LCMS World Mission has filled two of its four new regional director positions.Dr. Jorge Groh…

Reddel receives chaplaincy award

Rev. Eugene L. Reddel, chief of chaplain service and clinical pastoral education supervisor for the…

European missionaries to attend U.S. institute

In their quest to make western Europe Ablaze! with the Gospel, missionaries from Lutheran church…

Lutherans open more 'outreach centers for blind'

Four more “outreach centers for the blind” — in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Daytona Beach, Fla.;…

'Harvesters' training set for May

A training event to prepare workers for Harvesters for Christ is set for May 13-16…

Lutherhostel to be held in March

The 10th annual Arizona Lutherhostel, sponsored by the Association of Lutheran Older Adults (ALOA), will…

Pastor: Crash brings out the best in people

By Joe Isenhower Jr. Although a New Year’s Eve van crash in North Carolina took…

Canada lets 'Nancy' apply for citizenship

By Joe Isenhower Jr. “Nancy,” the Missouri Synod Lutheran in Montreal who for the last…

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…

Lutherans join 'March for Life'

The temperature was warmer than usual and the mood upbeat, according to an organizer for…

Board issues two new 'Briefs'

In two new installments of “Board Briefs,” the Synod’s Board of Directors continues to address…