The team opens new office space for their work of recruiting and placing more LCMS missionaries.
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LIRS conference promotes ‘collaborative action’
Representatives from 38 organizations that work with immigrants and refugees gather in Baltimore for the Feb. 24-26 conference.
LMI begins work in sixth African country, more starts planned
Although it’s winding down its fundraising campaign this spring, the Lutheran Malaria Initiative is far from over.
‘The 72’ seeks retirees for nationwide outreach ministry
The ministry is seeking about 20 volunteers to attend its next training event, set for Sept. 8-12 in Belleville, Ill.
Eight schools gain NLSA ‘exemplary’ status
Leaders of the eight schools will intentionally share their best practices with other Lutheran schools via webinars and print articles.
ALMA draw: ‘making connections,’ ‘sharing ideas’
Members of the Association of Lutheran Mission Agencies say they gain valuable insights at their annual conference, held earlier this year.
Board, COP set same regions for 2016 convention
Among actions at its Feb. 14 meeting, the LCMS Board of Directors approves the five regions into which LCMS districts are grouped.
Congregations ratify ‘circuit visitor’ convention action
By a vote of 1,496 to 517, LCMS congregations ratify the 2013 LCMS convention’s approval to amend Article XII of the Synod Constitution.
Harrison shares Lenten message
In a new video, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison recalls the words of Martin Luther — “We are beggars, this is true” — and their relevance to salvation.
Housing Support awarded $150,000 grant
The grant will be used to purchase nine properties in College Hill, four miles north of downtown St. Louis, and perform demolition and site restoration.
Short-term missionaries needed to teach English
The Synod is seeking to place 20 short-term missionaries who can teach English as a foreign language at schools and churches overseas.
Theme for 2016 Youth Gathering: ‘In Christ Alone’
Participants will meet under that theme when they converge on New Orleans in July 2016 for the next LCMS National Youth Gathering.
Urban, inner-city ministry: a ripe mission field
The Synod’s Urban & Inner-City Ministry gets new energy with new director: Rev. Steve Schave.
National board takes up concern for recruitment
The LCMS Board for National Mission also continues work on policy and approves a process to call rostered workers into specialized pastoral ministries.
Black Clergy Caucus sets goals, elects officers
One goal is to be more intentional about reaching out to African immigrants. The group also elected a new president: the Rev. Byron R. Williams Sr. of Dallas.
Arabic catechism aids sharing Gospel with Arab Americans
The resource can help congregations overcome culture and language barriers in their communities.
