In Memoriam (November 2016)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers.

Unrestricted matching-grant challenge starts Nov. 1

A special challenge from an anonymous foundation offers a dollar-for-dollar match on any amount raised beyond what was received in unrestricted contributions during November 2015.

Reformation Relevance: Sing to the Lord a New Song!

Martin Luther teaches that the hymns we sing should clearly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the ears and hearts of those who sing and hear them.

LCMS Worship: Suggestions for 2017 midweek Lenten services

The LCMS suggests 2017 Lenten Midweek Propers, which pair selections from Isaiah’s Servant Songs with the Passion reading from St. Matthew.

Positions (December 2016)

Positions are available with Lutheran Church Extension Fund, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Concordia University System, Concordia Plan Services and the Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots.

Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (November 2016)

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

Official Notice: colloquies (November 2016)

A listing of those who have completed teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.

Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (November 2016)

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

Items wanted, available (November 2016)

Available this month are pulpit, lectern, communionware, books, paraments and organ.

Official Notice: LCMS salary information (November 2016)

Salaries of LCMS officers are published here.

Positions (November 2016)

Positions are available with Concordia University System schools.

Two LCMS schools in spotlight for ‘Blue Ribbon’ honor

Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Charles, Mo., and St. Paul Lutheran School, Mount Prospect, Ill., are among those named “National Blue Ribbon Schools” for 2016.

Wulf on LCMS 2016 fiscal year: ‘Nervous and cautious’

When donors get nervous about the future of the economy or changing societal norms, donated resources decline overall.

‘Tremendous impact’ through first National Offering allocation

The first allocation from The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s 2016-19 National Offering is announced — made possible with gifts totaling $411,305.69.

Puig was first executive secretary for LCMS Hispanic Ministry

A joint memorial service for Rev. Carlos H. Puig and his wife, Joan, is set for Oct. 22 at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, Houston.

Almost 3,000 attend convocation launching LEA’s 75th anniversary

Lutheran Education Association’s 2016 convocation in Grand Rapids, Mich., draws Lutheran educators and education students from 37 states and 14 countries.