Reports on recent meetings of the Synod’s Boards for International and National Mission.
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LWML adopts $2.075 million mission goal, unveils new logo
Delegates also choose 22 mission grants to support with their mite offerings over the next two years.
Supreme Court delivers landmark ruling in favor of LCMS church preschool
With the U.S. Supreme Court delivering its Trinity Lutheran Church ruling in favor of the church, the Synod will be looking at the specifics of the decision and its implications for religious liberty.
Seltz to direct Synod’s new Washington office
Lutheran Hour Speaker Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz officially accepts the call to be the first executive director of the Synod’s new Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C.
ADF’s Campbell to discuss hate June 21 on KFUO
Jim Campbell, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, is set to discuss the topic with moderator Kip Allen on Worldwide KFUO’s “Free to be Faithful” broadcast.
June 21 youth webinar topic: dealing with lure of pornography
The free webinar, “Porn to Love: Ministering to Teens Dealing with the Lure of Pornography,” will be presented by DCE Grant Carey of Concordia University Texas.
2019 Youth Gathering Theme: ‘Real. Present. God.’
The July 11-15, 2019, event in Minneapolis will reflect the theme based on Psalm 46.
‘Now is the time’ for Gambia mission
Native Gambian Rev. Dr. John Loum is called to part-time missionary service in a partnership between the Synod and Concordia Seminary.
‘Boards and Business’ — LCMS Board of Directors
Actions at the Board’s May 19-20 meeting in St. Louis include adoption of a prudent, lean Synod budget, contingent on further expense reductions.
Project aims to improve technology at Milwaukee school
The “crowdfunding” project is accepting donations of $1 or more through June 16.
Celebrating the Reformation’s 500th across the Synod
Here’s a list of events planned by LCMS congregations, districts and schools to celebrate the special observance.
Missionaries plan visits to stateside congregations
Over the next two years, every LCMS missionary family will make home visits to share their experiences with supporters.
‘Boards and Business’ — Council of Presidents
At its April 22-25 meeting, the council hears reports and conducts business including the placement of pastoral candidates and assignment of vicars throughout the Synod.
Partnership provides respite after disasters
LCMS Disaster Response and the Florida-Georgia District work together to provide respite, counseling and aftercare for pastors and their families following catastrophic events.
KFUO program addresses religious freedom in the military
KFUO moderator Kip Allen interviews Roger Drinnon (pictured) on the topic May 17 on Worldwide KFUO radio.
Prayers, generosity enable LCMS mercy efforts after 2017 storms
Spring 2017 flooding in Missouri and tornadoes in Texas are only part of a string of destructive calamities straining available disaster-response resources.
