By David L. Mahsman The Synod’s Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM) Dec. 13 reaffirmed three earlier…
New housing corporation seeks to help inner-city congregations receive grants
By Kim Krull and Joe Isenhower Jr. A new LCMS National Housing Support Corporation is…
Schmidt: LCMS schools to play major role in Ablaze!
Lutheran schools will play a major role in the Synod’s Ablaze! initiative to bring the…
12 'themes' to direct education of pastors
By Joe Isenhower Jr. Twelve “themes” that grew out of suggestions from seminary faculties, board…
Congregation will miss Simon, pastor says
By Paula Schlueter Ross Former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon will be sorely missed by fellow…
CTCR acts on civic-events guidelines
The Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) has forwarded to the Council of…
Board of Directors begins new Q&A feature to 'clear up confusion' over recent actions
The Synod’s Board of Directors has introduced a new question-and-answer feature to its Web site…
Study looks into worker debt
The nation’s three largest Lutheran church bodies are conducting a study to determine the extent…
Schwan outreach-grants program ends
Although 2003 was the last year for awarding congregational-outreach grants from the Marvin M. Schwan…
Deadline nears for grants
Feb. 15 is the deadline for congregations to apply for competitive grants to help them…
Correction
A story in last month’s issue about registration for the 2004 National LCMS Youth Gathering…
Items wanted, available; reinstatements; position
Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…
Meyer elected to ABS board
Dr. Dale A. Meyer, the Gregg H. Benidt Memorial Chair Professor of Homiletics and Literature…
Fowls named 'distinguished principal'
Robert W. “Bob” Fowls, head of school at Trinity Lutheran School, Bend, Ore., is among…
World Mission, partners plan Ablaze! event
By Paula Schlueter Ross If every Lutheran church body is already doing outreach, then what’s…
Church-work students getting $28.8 million in financial aid
Church-work students at Missouri Synod colleges, universities and seminaries are receiving $26,871,471 in financial aid…
