The LCMS Northwest District and several Northwestern synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America seek to fill the position of director of consultation to clergy. The director administers cooperative pastoral care services for the judicatory offices of the LCMS…

The Board for Mission Services (BFMS) is seeking nominations for regional director deployed to Africa.  The regional director reports to the associate executive director for the International Mission Team. As a member of the International Mission Team, the regional director…

JAMES K. STALDER, Galena, Ohio, has applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  DON L. BADER, Omaha, Neb.; DAVID F. BORCHERDING, Lincoln, Neb.; FREDERICK E. BRAUER, Livermore, Calif.; CHERYL A. BRINN, Conover, N.C.;…

The following independent service organizations are currently applying or reapplying for Recognized Service Organization status through one of the operating boards of our Synod:  LUTHER VILLAGE OF NAPLES, Arlington Heights, Ill.; LUTHERAN LATINO MINISTRIES, Mount Angel, Ore.; and LUTHERAN LIFE…

The colleges, universities, and seminaries of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod admit students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college, university, or…

The Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Chorus is planning five performances in December during this year’s Advent Tour. All of the presentations will include an expanded choral version of “Evening Prayer” that encourages the participation of the host congregation in hymns…

Splashes of Grace — Devotions for Teachers is a new devotional from Concordia Publishing House that’s written just for teachers.  It’s designed to immerse them in God’s promises and grace, where they can find true refreshment and restoration. The beginning of…

By Joe Isenhower Jr.  Two schools with nearly identical names operated by LCMS congregations have been designated as 2008 “Blue Ribbon Schools” — the top honor of excellence given annually to individual schools by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Those…

“Giving Gardens” is a new project that Wheat Ridge Ministries of Itasca, Ill., has added to its “Hearts for Jesus” initiatives. Its purpose is to help feed children in Haiti and other countries where hunger persists. Offered in partnership with Hope…

By Kim Plummer Krull As hurricane-weary Houstonians continue to clear debris, repair their homes, and stand in long lines for food, ice, and gasoline, LCMS members opened relief distribution centers to serve as “points of blessings” in the nation’s fourth…

For the first time, both LCMS seminaries are offering their Greek courses online, beginning this fall. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is offering its Greek course “live” on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time.  Classes began Sept. 20.…

Chaplain Eric Erkkinen of Fort Knox, Ky., began work Sept. 1 as associate director of the Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces. Erkkinen, 56, succeeds Chaplain Theodore Wuerffel, who served in the post for a little more than three years. …

The Synod’s Church Information Center has posted seven new items to its online “FAQs” (Frequently Asked Questions), bringing to more than 400 the number of questions answered on the Web site. The newest FAQs are: What does the LCMS mean…

Family Shield Ministries is sponsoring a seminar Nov. 13 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, to introduce Witnessing — A Lifestyle, a new book designed to encourage, motivate, and equip Christians to use everyday situations to share the Gospel with family members,…

October is national “Clergy Appreciation Month” and Oct. 12 is suggested as “Clergy Appreciation Sunday.” “This provides a wonderful opportunity for congregations and members to commit to pray for and encourage their pastor,” says Rev. David Muench, executive director of the…

A new bookstore operated by Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, was dedicated Sept. 4 at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich. It is the fourth CPH-run campus bookstore.  Others are located at Concordia University Chicago and at the Synod’s two seminaries…