Positions (July-August 2017)

Positions are available with Concordia University System schools.

Video: Wittenberg, Germany – The City of Luther and the Reformation

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses in Wittenberg, Germany. Find out more about the city at Luther’s time and how Luther grew into a biblical scholar.

Boards and Business: International, National Mission

Reports on recent meetings of the Synod’s Boards for International and National Mission.

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.

Registration opens for Disaster Response Conference

The annual conference is set for Sept. 26-28 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (July-August 2017)

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

Official Notice: colloquies (July-August 2017)

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

Items wanted, available (July-August 2017)

Available are hymnals, a pipe organ, a baptismal font, a movable lectern, an Advent wreath and a Christmas candle.

Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (July-August 2017)

Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.

A Holistic Care Approach to Hoarding

The guest lecturer is Darlene Sorrell, RN, Parish Nurse at Hales Corner Lutheran Church, Hales Corner, Wis.

CPH launches ‘Portals of Prayer’ app

The flagship daily devotion of Concordia Publishing House is now available as an app for Apple and Android phones and tablets.

Follow in Luther’s footsteps with new Reformation resources

Three new resources complement those that are already available to help congregations, groups and individuals celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this fall.

‘Reporter’ newspaper announces staff changes

Starting July 1, Paula Schlueter Ross becomes managing editor, succeeding Joe Isenhower Jr.

Baton passes for ‘Lutheran Witness’ managing editor

“Lutheran Witness” Managing Editor Adriane Heins moves on and is succeeded by Rachel Bomberger of Kent City, Mich.

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.

KFUO Audio: What makes a hate group?

Jim Campbell, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, discusses how the charge of being a “hate group” is increasingly being used as a tool to delegitimize points of view and opinions that differ from the progressive narrative.