In an Aug. 17 broadcast, Worldwide KFUO’s Free to be Faithful moderator Kip Allen and the Rev. Christopher Thoma discussed the November 2016 presidential election, and they addressed issues of special importance to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Help flood, fire victims – Pray. Give. Volunteer.
LCMS Disaster Response is working with district and local congregations in Louisiana and California to provide grants, aid and spiritual care to disaster victims and responders. You can help. Pray. Give. Volunteer.
Louisiana flood, California fires challenge responders, congregations
Affected congregations, districts and LCMS Disaster Response provide short-term relief while planning for long-term recovery efforts.
Gen. John Vessey Jr. was mission leader, Joint Chiefs chairman
Vessey died of natural causes Aug. 18 in North Oaks, Minn., surrounded by family, at the age of 94.
Prayers for flood, wildfire victims
LCMS Worship offers the following prayers for flood victims in Louisiana and wildfire victims in Southern California. Pastors may use these prayers in congregations, and all are invited to include these victims in personal prayers.
KFUO Audio: Report on LCMS disaster response efforts in Louisiana and California
The Rev. Ross Johnson, director of LCMS Disaster Response, and Al Dowbnia of LCMS Communications, report on the flooding in Louisiana and the wildfires in California in mid-August 2016 during a KFUO Radio interview with Andy Bates.
Project goal: providing computers for kids in Kenya
The “crowdfunding” project is accepting donations of $1 or more through Sept. 16.
Anderson on religious liberty, traditional marriage
Heritage Foundation senior research fellow Dr. Ryan Anderson speaks to LCMS convention delegates about the Supreme Court’s 2015 redefinition of marriage and its implications for Americans and the church.
Effective Outreach: re:Vitality Connect to Disciple
Would you like to learn how to invite, welcome and receive people to your church? The Connect to Disciple workshop, the first module in the re:Vitality program, is designed to help your congregation develop effective outreach.
New legal guide helps ministries prepare for lawsuits
The Synod and Alliance Defending Freedom collaborate on a manual, “Protecting Your Ministry (From Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Lawsuits).”
KFUO program to target election issues
“Free to be Faithful” moderator Kip Allen hosts the Aug. 17 program.
Protecting Your Ministry: Synod provides legal guide amid increased intrusions
The LCMS has partnered with Alliance Defending for a downloadable manual, Protecting Your Ministry, to help congregations and schools prepare for lawsuits and other legal intrusions.
Scott takes top post at Shanghai school
Dr. Mary Scott, former provost at Concordia University Irvine, is the new head of school at Concordia International School Shanghai.
CPH book provides steps for ‘Surviving Divorce’
“Without This Ring: Surviving Divorce,” by Donna Pyle, is designed to provide “Christ-centered steps toward hope and healing.”
August’s ‘Witness’ focuses on Life Together
In this issue, readers can rejoice in the joy and comfort that Christians share as the body of Christ, gathered together around His Word and Sacraments.
Reformation Relevance: Justified by faith
What does it mean to be “justified by faith,” according to the New Testament?

