The “treasured and consistent servant-leader” most recently served as associate executive director of LCMS Mission Advancement.
Bertsch elected to first full term in North Dakota
Also elected were the Rev. Kirk Peters of Hazen, N.D., as first vice-president, and the Rev. Steve Schulz of Fargo, N.D., as second vice-president.
Photo essay: LCMS missionaries show God’s love to children in Peru
Children in Lima, Peru, receive food for both body and soul from three Lutheran ministries that operate as Castillo Fuerte: Casa de Misericordia, or Mighty Fortress: House of Mercy.
‘Love Saves Lives’: Lutherans march for life in Chicago and D.C.
There are more marches planned for the coming weeks in other U.S. cities.
Synod joins court brief to protect pregnancy centers from mandated abortion advertising
The Synod is among 22 states, 144 members of Congress and numerous other organizations filing amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could block California’s mandate for abortion advertisements in pro-life pregnancy centers.
‘Mission Field: USA’ new online tool ‘first of its kind’ in LCMS
The self-paced online tool is a companion to the Mission Field: USA guidebook.
‘Every One His Witness’ evangelism program launches website
The website, the second part of the Every One His Witness (E1HW) program, contains videos that apply the E1HW approach to specific witnessing contexts.
Commentary: ‘Life and breath and everything’
The Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, executive director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, reflects on the significance of the annual March for Life.
New Journal of Lutheran Mission considers ‘worldwide’ Lutheranism
The December 2017 issue is now available for free download.
Lutheran Mission Matters publishes 50th issue
The Reformation-themed issue considers the past, present and future of Lutheran mission.
Shortened Luther movie now on Netflix
A one-hour version of “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” will be available for two years on the streaming service.
Concordia Historical Institute recognizes excellence in Lutheran history publications
Thirteen awards in six categories were presented at the awards banquet in November.
LCMS pastor’s wife wins $2,000 on ‘Jeopardy!’
Amanda Barlau, an avid fan of the program, is also a church musician and teacher.
COP tackles business, gears up for district conventions
The Nov. 20-23 meeting, held in New Orleans, was the council’s final of 2017.
LCEF recognizes those who ‘love boldly’
The LCEF Fall Leadership Conference was held Nov. 17-19 in New Orleans.
Nominations begin under 2016 bylaw changes
Convention delegates in 2016 adopted resolutions regarding district convention attendance and geographical region requirements for board members.
