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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.

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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.

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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).”

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KFUO program to target election issues

“Free to be Faithful” moderator Kip Allen hosts the Aug. 17 program.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.