By Linda C. Hoops For members of Christ Lutheran Church, Chalmette, La., the rededication April 6 of their newly refurbished church building meant “they have stability in their lives once again, they have a sense of home again, and they…

Discounted “early-bird” registration is open through May 15 for the 2008 Black Ministry Family Convocation, July 31-Aug. 3 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va. Under the theme “Radiating the Flame,” from Jer. 20:9, the four-day convocation will…

Synod President Gerald Kieschnick is urging LCMS leaders to continue dialogue about matters on which there is theological unity and division in the Synod. He makes that appeal in a presentation titled “Theological Unity and Division in The Lutheran Church–Missouri…

The Synod’s Council of Presidents (COP), meeting April 18-24 in St. Louis, Mo., and Fort Wayne, Ind., was the first of several groups to hear and respond to options for consideration from the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and…

Planners of the 2010 National LCMS Youth Gathering last month announced its theme, “We Believe,” and that for the first time youth registration will be open to those who are 14 years old or entering their freshman year of high…

By Frances H. Bailey True leaders have the ability to influence others, according to Dr. Mary Hilgendorf, director of the Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) in Mequon, Wis.  So all women — whether they know it or not — are leaders…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. MINNEAPOLIS — In a positive sense, it could be said that the ninth triennial Lutheran Education Association Convocation here April 24-26 was “all wet.” For instance, its theme was “Fountains of Faith and Knowledge”; its 3,600 educators and…

Note: There are no Letters to the Editor for June. Outreach through schools I have a concern regarding the following quotation from the April article headlined “Mission, ministry fit with education as schools intentionally reach out to unchurched families”: “‘As…

SCOTT KRUEGER, Ripon, Wis.; THOMAS E. NELSON, Billings, Mont.; REBECCA NIEBUHR, Georgetown, Texas; RONALD E. OPPEN JR., Rochester, Minn.; and MICHELLE STONEMAN, Lincoln, Neb., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  Correspondence…

Retired or semi-retired pastor to serve small congregation in Fairfield, Texas, on a part-time basis.  One-year commitment preferred.  Contact Rev. Vic Willmann, circuit counselor, (903) 752-7422, vpwillmann@suddenlink.net. Rev. Kenneth M. Hennings, PresidentLCMS Texas District Posted May 1, 2008 Return to…

The Pacific Southwest District, Irvine, Calif., is seeking applications for the position of assistant vice president — Lutheran Church Extension Fund.  This person will provide consultation to congregations and schools of the district on financial, real estate, and ministry matters.  In…

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is seeking nominations for the position of assistant director, Ministry to the Armed Forces, Board for Mission Services. The assistant director, Ministry to the Armed Forces, serves as the primary executive officer for the Ministry to…

Note:  Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to purchase.  Items described as “Wanted” or “Available” are sought or may be obtained for shipping costs only. Wanted Selected Writings of C.F.W. Walther (CPH, 1981),…

This year marks the 85th anniversary of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s ministry to blind and visually impaired people, “who are everywhere, in every community,” according to Rev. Dave Andrus, executive director of Lutheran Blind Mission. Mandated by convention action in…

LCMS World Mission is offering a number of resources to help congregations celebrate “Armed Forces Sunday” on May 18.  The theme of this year’s materials is “Strength for a Troubled World.” The special observance, held annually the week before Memorial…