“Lutheran Pastoral Care in Pluralistic Contexts,” for those involved in specialized pastoral ministries, is planned for Oct. 28-30 in St. Louis.
Movie review: ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’
Though not God-motivated, the film stresses the need to care for one’s “neighbor.”
Stewardship Resources – August 2014
Each month, LCMS’ Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin sentences and newsletter articles that can be included in congregational church bulletins and monthly newsletters, respectively.
Youth Ministry revamps ‘youthESource.com’
The website offers Christ-centered resources for those who work with youth in the church — in congregations and beyond.
‘Lutheran Witness’ editor pens CPH book
“Hello, My Name Is Single: How I Learned to Ignore the World’s Expectations and Trust God,” by Adriane Dorr Heins, discusses issues facing those who are unmarried.
Interview with Michael Ritzman, new missionary to Papua New Guinea
Michael Ritzman talks about preparing to serve as a missionary in Papua New Guinea. He is a new missionary who just completed the 2-week new missionary orientation at the International Center in St. Louis. He will serve in this country with his wife and 5 children.
Video: Castillo Fuerte – Mercy in Action
In response to Christ’s death and resurrection, Caitlin Worden and the rest of the Peruvian missionary team are caring for the otherwise neglected children in Castillo Fuerte in the slums of Lima.
Video: ‘Life Together in Community: They Are in the Image of God’
Rev. Steven Schave, director of LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, explains how this ministry works to boost revitalization efforts and spread the Gospel.
Pastoral Education – June 2014
This issue of Pastoral Education highlights newly instituted changes in the Doctor of Ministry programs at both Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) seminaries. This a wonderful time for parish pastors to investigate the possibility of pursuing a D.Min. degree.
Movie review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’
Building on the original film’s story of complementary parts making a whole, and how a change of perspective can help, the sequel again focuses on themes of friendship, loyalty and acceptance.
Photos, video, audio describe Nebraska tornado aftermath
Dual tornadoes pummeled Pilger, Neb., on June 16, 2014, killing one person there, injuring more than two dozen, destroying 40-50 homes, and crushing St. John Lutheran Church and its parsonage. Several LCMS members lost their homes in the storm. The LCMS made an initial $100,000 available to the LCMS Nebraska District to help in the aftermath of the storm.
Parish nursing conference held in Wisconsin
The 22nd Annual Concordia Conference for Parish Nurse and Congregational Health Ministries was held May 28-29, 2014, at Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis. Clergy, parish nurses and others interested in congregational health attended the conference with the theme “Reflecting God’s Love,” based on Eph. 5:1-2.
Urban & Inner-City Mission launches new website
The website features what’s happening in LCMS urban mission and a new Facebook page offers updates and a way for followers to connect.
CPH releases new Spanish-language study Bible
“La Biblia de la Reforma” (The Bible of the Reformation), from Concordia Publishing House, may be ordered in hardback and leather versions.
Synod to provide resources for monthly emphases
The resources will be available free to districts, congregations and schools to use at any time during the month.
Movie review: ‘Maleficent’
Christian viewers may want to ask, “Are personal evil deeds permissible providing something evil is being avenged?” writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
