Wheat Ridge Ministries is offering a new service to connect short-term medical-mission volunteers with Lutheran…
Tax-exempt code prohibits political endorsements
As this year’s general election approaches, the Synod’s tax and compliance director is reminding congregations…
Bjarne Wollan Teigen dies; rep to talks with LCMS
Dr. Bjarne Wollan Teigen, former president of Bethany College, Mankato, Minn., and a principal in…
Dittmer on youth gathering: `You can be proud of your kids`
By Joe Isenhower Jr. “You can be proud of your kids. They’re living out their faith.” That’s…
National offering receives $222,959 at opening worship
Delegates and guests contributed $222,959.26 toward the “One Mission Ablaze! National Offering” at the convention’s…
''Pressure Points'' with Dr. Bruce Hartung (August 2004)
Two readers write of similar dynamics in different contexts: Q: Never again! Points of order, parliamentary…
Kidwell, Lewis take top Int`l LLL, LHM posts
The International Lutheran Laymen’s League and its media outreach arm, Lutheran Hour Ministries, have announced…
Fiedler joins Foundation staff
Leonard “Len” Fiedler joins the LCMS Foundation staff in August as senior vice president for…
Altar, painting of Christ survive church fire
The undamaged altar and an oil painting of Christ in Gethsemane above it “stood out…
Thrivent gives $1.4 million for 18 Synod projects
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is giving a $1,424,600 grant this year that will fund 18…
August 2004
Low batteries I empathize with the pastor whose letter appeared in the June “Pressure Points”…
Items wanted (August)
Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…
Requests for reinstatement (August)
CHARLES B. BISHOP, Green Bay, Wis.; STEPHEN HAKES, Norfolk, Neb.; LEROY M. HANSEN, Winston-Salem, N.C.;…
Notice of intent (Concordia, Mequon)
The Board of Regents of Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis., herewith gives notice of intent…
Official notice (Concordia, River Forest)
The following have accepted nomination and are candidates for the presidency of Concordia University, River…
Kieschnick discusses convention, next three years
By David L. Mahsman As he stands on the cusp of a new triennium and…
