By Roland Lovstad Like a smoke alarm or a fire extinguisher, the LCMS dispute-resolution process is a tool the church prefers not to use, but proves valuable when the need arises. Recently trained as a “reconciler” for the process, Caitlin…

The birth of octuplets to a Southern California mother who already had six children also conceived by in-vitro fertilization spotlights a “slippery slope ” to be explored at a March 26 forum on science and theology at Concordia Seminary, St.…

“Leadership in Paul” is the theme of the fourth annual Lecture in Hispanic/Latino Theology and Missions, to be held at 7 p.m. March 31 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Addressing the theme will be Dr. Efrain Agosto, dean and professor…

The first of three meetings between representatives of the LCMS and the Japan Lutheran Church (JLC) to discuss “The Service of Women and the Church” have “gotten off to a good start,” according to Dr. Samuel Nafzger, LCMS director of…

By Paula Schlueter Ross Fan into Flame, the synodwide campaign to raise $100 million for new Ablaze!-related mission projects, has received $44,185,311 in gifts and pledges, as of Feb. 20. Ablaze! is the initiative of the LCMS and its partner…

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The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod seeks nominations for the position of assistant executive director.  This person provides assistance to the executive director and associate executive director in carrying out the responsibilities assigned…

The Board of Governors of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League invites applicants and nominations for the position of executive director for Lutheran Hour Ministries with headquarters in St. Louis, Mo.  The executive director provides leadership to accomplish the vision and…

A Place of Refuge Ministries, Milwaukee, Wis., seeks applicants to fill the position of house manager for Refuge House, its residential facility.  As an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, A Place of Refuge exists to aid mothers in choosing to give…

What does the change in Washington mean for the pro-life cause? By Maggie Karner The mood was decidedly different at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., this year.  For instance, there were many more people than in previous years.…

Rebuilding New Orleans I recently returned from Camp Restore in New Orleans, completing a week of mission work that I consider both successful and frustrating.  It was successful because 66 people from nine congregations of the Northern Illinois District of…

In January, the Synod’s Board for University Education mailed to all LCMS congregations a brochure promoting “Concordia Sunday,” suggested for April 26. The special observance, which may be held that day or any Sunday of the year, is designed to…

A resource to assist pastors in dealing with the issue of membership in certain fraternal organizations and draft documents on declaring altar and pulpit fellowship and relating to small, developing church bodies were among items addressed by the Commission on…

Delegates to the 55th LCMS Southern Illinois District convention, Feb. 19-21 in Collinsville, re-elected Rev. Herbert C. Mueller of Waterloo to his sixth term as president. Mueller, whose re-election came on the first ballot, was installed during the convention, under…