Statement of Nominations, Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb.

These individuals have been approved by the Prior Approval Panel (per LCMS Bylaws) for consideration to become the 11th president of Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb.

Positions (June 2020)

Positions are available with the Concordia University System.

Official notice: Colloquies (June 2020)

A listing of those who have completed — or submitted applications for — teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.

Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (June 2020)

A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.

Items wanted, available (June 2020)

Available this month are choir robes.

COVID-19 and the church: A different phase and a different response

As governors, mayors and councilmen provide guidelines to meet the impact of COVID-19 within their jurisdictions, heightened concerns about government overreach and infringement of constitutional rights are being raised in many sectors of society.

Michigan floods lead to widespread evacuations

Along with local authorities, the LCMS Michigan District is currently assessing the situation.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission webinar: ‘Ministry in the Epicenter of the Coronavirus Pandemic’

Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, the Rev. Dr. E. Johnson Rethinasamy presents a free webinar titled “Ministry in the Epicenter of the Coronavirus Pandemic.”

Religious liberty during reopening

Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, addresses the church regarding the changing situations as states and communities face reopening.

Concordia Seminary calls 11th president in 181-year history

The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. is prayerfully considering the call, which was issued on May 16.

Letter to the U.S. Attorney General in defense of religious liberties

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison wrote a letter to the U.S. Attorney General in defense of religious liberties.

Christ on the front lines: Remembering the fallen

For countless active military members, veterans and their families and friends, Memorial Day is an everyday reality.

Pastoral Ed holds church worker recruitment meeting, publishes pastoral formation ‘white paper’

The measures grew out of Resolution 6-01, passed at the 2019 LCMS convention in Tampa, Fla.

‘In sickness and in health’: May ‘Lutheran Witness’

The issue explains how to keep Christ at the center of the wedding day and how Christ cares for His Bride, the church.

An unexpected visit

The Rev. Dr. Hans-Jörg Voigt recalls a visit from LCMS President Rev. Dr. John William Behnken soon after the end of World War II and the kindness of Lutherans from America and England.