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'The 72' evangelism-training ministry expands to 17 districts

By Paula Schlueter Ross The United States is the third-largest “mission field” in the world, right…

Jan. 2 Rose Parade features Lutheran Hour float

The Rev. Greg Seltz, speaker of “The Lutheran Hour,” joined members of several LCMS congregations…

Lutherans in Sudan adopt name change, elect bishop

Lutherans in Sudan, East Africa, voted to change the name of their church body —…

Planners unveil Youth Gathering logo, call for volunteers

Planners for the 12th triennial National LCMS Youth Gathering in 2013 have unveiled the Gathering…

Historical Institute gives awards for 2010

Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) presented “Awards of Commendation” to 16 historians Dec. 1 for exemplary…

Companies pull ads from Muslim TV show

(RNS) — Lowe’s, the national hardware chain, has pulled commercials from future episodes of “All-American…

Parents, pastors wrestle with place of Santa

(RNS) — When the Rev. John McCausland crafted his Christmas Eve sermon at his Episcopal…

Concordia Plan Services receives awards

For the third consecutive year, Concordia Plan Services (CPS) publications have been honored by the…

LCEF conference targets 'making a REAL difference'

By Joe Isenhower Jr. RALEIGH, N.C. — “It’s about keeping it real.” That statement often heard in…

Joint BOD, COP session addresses four topics

RALEIGH, N.C. — On Nov. 17, the LCMS Board of Directors (BOD) and Council of…

Board encourages Ann Arbor, Mequon, merger discussions

By Joe Isenhower Jr. RALEIGH, N.C. — The Synod’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution at…

How much 'Tebowing' is too much?

(RNS) — Along with politics, it is one of two things we don’t talk about…

LCMS offers support, prayers for flood victims in Philippines

By Elizabeth M. TruongThe official death toll has climbed to 1,000 people and many are…

Pressure Points (January 2012)

With Dr. Bruce Hartung Several readers responded to last month’s “Pressure Points,” which is online…

Items wanted, available (January 2012)

Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…

Official Notice: 2013 Convention Nominations

Synod bylaw provisions require the secretary of the Synod to solicit on behalf of the…