Nominations: 2004 Synod Convention

The following are nominations for synodical offices, boards and commissions identified by synodical district.  Elections…

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…

Kieschnick sends new memo on Benke

LCMS President Gerald Kieschnick says that continuing questions related to participation of Atlantic District President…

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…

Black Ministry Convocation set for July in St. Louis

Registrations are now being accepted for the 2004 Black Ministry Family Convocation, July 7-11 at…