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Re-branding a religion hard, not always successful

NEW YORK (RNS) — Did leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) hurt their missionary…

Lutherans find common ground with Catholics on Obama mandate

ST. LOUIS (RNS) — Lutherans and Catholics are not historically known for their theological sympathy,…

Synod president issues 'Schools Week' proclamation

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison has issued a proclamation announcing “National Lutheran Schools…

First synodwide campus conference in 10 years planned

The Synod’s first national conference in 10 years for college students and others in LCMS…

LCMS coordinates response to Indiana, Kentucky tornadoes

By Sarah Schafer “I’m standing in a parking lot here in Marysville and in every direction…

Tornado update: Reporting LCMS congregations spared, assessment under way

By Sarah Schafer According to early reports Saturday, March 3, LCMS congregations and members were…

Armed forces ministry recognized for supporting employees

The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces is one of 15 organizations named…

Mission boards hear priorities, continue policy work

By Joe Isenhower Jr. and Elizabeth M. Truong  ST. LOUIS — The LCMS Boards for…

Tornado relief volunteers: Call first

Editor’s note: At this writing (6 p.m. Central on Friday, March 2), LCMS Disaster Response…

National Mission grant funds 700 audio Bibles

A $35,000 grant from the Synod’s Office of National Mission to Lutheran Blind Mission (LBM)…

Storms pummel Midwest, LCMS churches spared

LCMS churches and members in Kansas, southern Missouri and Illinois seem to have escaped major…

Jones, Buuck fill posts with LCEF

Becca Jones and Tom Buuck began filling two leadership positions with the Lutheran Church Extension…

Mahnken joins CPS as chief marketing officer

Glenn Mahnken, former senior vice-president of marketing and customer support with the Lutheran Church Extension…

Karner spotlights 'real issue' behind controversial mandate

By Kim Plummer Krull LCMS Life and Health Ministries Director Maggie Karner said she hopes her…

COP commends Harrison, issues resolution of support

By James Heine ST. LOUIS — At its regular meeting Feb. 18-21, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Council…

N.J. lawmakers approve gay marriage, but veto looms

TRENTON, N.J. (RNS) — Even as Gov. Chris Christie’s threat of a “swift” veto looms,…