The LCMS Ohio District re-elects the Rev. Terry Cripe of Defiance, Ohio, as president during its 21st convention, held June 25-27 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Iowa District East re-elects Saunders president
Delegates to the LCMS Iowa District East convention, June 26-27 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, elect the Rev. Dr. Brian S. Saunders of Cedar Rapids by acclamation to his third three-year term.
Stoterau elected to sixth term in Pacific Southwest
The Rev. Dr. Larry A. Stoterau is elected to his sixth term as president of the LCMS Pacific Southwest District at its convention June 24-26 in Irvine, Calif.
A year later, tornado-struck congregation helps others
Members of St. John Lutheran Church mark the one-year anniversary of the twin tornadoes that ravaged the community of Pilger, Neb.
Harrison releases letter on landmark Supreme Court ruling
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison responds to the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26 same-sex marriage ruling.
Helping our preachers up their game
Team discusses “Preach the Word” curriculum for LCMS pastors who seek to hone their preaching abilities.
BNM begins work on family-ministry policies
Such policies from the Board for National Mission will guide the Synod in developing and providing resources for districts and their congregations.
Rosa Young film debuts in Selma, Ala.
Some 300 people are treated to the first public showings of “The First Rosa: Teacher, Confessor, Church Planter,” a new docudrama that highlights the life of Dr. Rosa J. Young.
Iowa West elects Turner new district president
The Rev. Dr. Steven D. Turner of Algona, Iowa, is the new president of the LCMS Iowa District West.
Florida-Georgia District re-elects Walton
The Rev. Gregory Walton of Orlando, Fla., is re-elected president, by acclamation, for his third three-year term.
Summer orientation begins for new missionaries
Twenty new missionaries and their families begin the Synod’s summer 2015 missionary orientation.
Wicher elected to third term in Eastern District
The Rev. Dr. Chris Wicher of Cheektowaga, N.Y., is re-elected — on the first ballot — as district president.
Minnesota South District re-elects Nadasdy
On the first ballot, delegates elect the Rev. Dr. Dean Nadasdy of Woodbury, Minn., to his second term as district president.
English District elects Hardy to first term
The Rev. Dr. Jamison J. Hardy of Finleyville, Pa., is elected president of the nongeographical district.
Missouri elects Hagan new district president
The Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan of Concordia, Mo., is elected Missouri District president on the first ballot.
Synod pastors call for prayer after Charleston killings
Calling for prayers are Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, Southeastern District President Rev. Dr. John Denninger and the Rev. Ed Grant, an LCMS pastor in Charleston, S.C.
