Some 60 participants from Europe and the United States gather for the conference Feb. 12-14 in the Czech Republic.
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New missionaries ‘sent’ for service worldwide
Ten new missionaries — along with their seven spouses and 19 children — are blessed for service in the Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, South Korea, Panama and Peru.
KFUO to host ADF attorney on church discrimination case
Attorney Erik Stanley will discuss a Missouri religious discrimination case on kfuo.org that involves an LCMS church.
Nominees announced for LCMS president, VPs
The election for president will take place before the Synod’s July 9-14 convention in Milwaukee and the vice-presidents will be elected at the convention.
Record need expected for Laborers to serve Bethesda
Laborers For Christ is assisting Bethesda Lutheran Communities with upkeep and maintenance on 188 of Bethesda’s 300 program sites in 14 states.
Photo essay: Hispanic spirit in ‘Dairyland’
In his quest to reach Mexicans far from the border, Missionary-at-Large and Vicar David Blas shares his faith throughout Sheboygan County, Wis.
Church reaches out after Kansas shooting
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newton, Kan., helps its “shaken” community after the deadly Feb. 25 rampage in nearby Hesston, Kan.
Board adopts resolution ‘to support Concordia College Alabama’
The LCMS Board of Directors is granting the college a total of up to $4 million by Dec. 1 — contingent on delivery of specified planning and operating results.
Supporting Selma college is top concern for Black Caucus
The Synod’s black pastors — many of whom graduated from Concordia College, Selma, Ala. — discuss how they can help the struggling school.
‘Stand’ grants enable mercy, witness outreach
Part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, $1 million is awarded in “Stand With Your Community” grants.
Ten new missionaries, families start two-week orientation
The missionaries are called by the Synod’s Office of International Mission to serve in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Planners announce convention theme: ‘Upon This Rock’
The 66th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is set for July 9-14 in Milwaukee.
‘Crowdfunding’ project aims to provide books for kids in Kenya
There are just two weeks left to raise the remaining $1,023 for the “Christ’s Care for Children: Libraries in Kenya” project.
Lutheran, Anglican leaders discuss religious freedom
The Feb. 8 Faith and Freedom Forum at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, features presidents of Lutheran Church—Canada, the Anglican Church in North America and the LCMS.
Confessional Lutherans, Anglicans draw closer
Participants in the Anglican Church in North America, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and Lutheran Church—Canada’s ongoing ecumenical dialogue release an interim report on their work so far.
BNM meeting includes calls for strengthening Lutheran families
The Feb. 12-13 meeting of the LCMS Board for National Mission includes reports on Millennials and steady declines in Synod membership.
