Even though Lutheran Blind Mission has moved into its own storefront location, about five miles…

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…

February: Wanted, Available, Positions, Reinstatements
Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…

Nominations: 2004 Synod Convention
The following are nominations for synodical offices, boards and commissions identified by synodical district. Elections…

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…