Information about religious organizations and movements — both Christian and non-Christian — is now accessible on the LCMS Web site as a service of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations.  The site currently provides summaries of the history, basic…

Three new exhibits with the overall theme “A Century of Caring” opened in April at Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) in St. Louis. CHI is the Department of Archives and History of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. On display there through Labor…

The Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is seeking nominations and applications for the senior vice president of Ministry Services.  This position reports to the president of LCEF and is a member of the LCEF Cabinet.  The senior vice president promotes…

Camp Luther, Three Lakes, Wis., is in need of summer volunteers.  Individuals who own an RV and can commit to a two-week minimum stay to help half-days with maintenance or groundskeeping should contact Gary “Woody” Vought, camp director, at (877)…

Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota (LSS/ND), Fargo, N.D., a $9 million social service agency with 21 programs, is seeking a president/ CEO to be responsible for all administrative functions.  Responsibilities include: work closely with the board of directors; relate…

DARLA L. ACTON, Holmesville, Neb.; NANCY J. CHRISTENSEN, Norfolk, Neb.; JOAN PAEZ CROW, Denver, Colo.; TERI NORTON, Milwaukee, Wis.; WILLIAM DENNIS E. RACH, Orlando, Fla.; and GEORGE R. WINTERSTEIN, Puyallup, Wash., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned…

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. Available Choir robes, 79 red cotton blend, elementary…

Following orders The LCMS response to the ELCA sexuality report (March `05) is crucial for our church’s credibility and for her mission to the world.  One can only commend the President of Synod and those around him who, in our…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. INDIANAPOLIS–Lutheran educators from around the world say they found practical tips and professional insights to take home from the eighth triennial national Convocation of Lutheran Education Association (LEA) here April 7-9. They also said they experienced…

By Paula Schlueter Ross Delivering the quilts was a simple gesture, really, but those unfamiliar with Native American culture might not appreciate its significance as well as Rev. Richard Latterner, a former LCMS missionary to several reservations in northern Minnesota.…

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is offering a dozen summer workshops for pastors, professional church workers, and laypeople. The workshops, to be held at LCMS churches and schools in 12 cities, cover a variety of topics.  All will be taught by…

Candidates for pastoral ministry — 169 in all — were placed by the Synod’s Council of Presidents (COP) during its April 22-27 meeting that included participation in call day worship services at the two LCMS seminaries.  The COP also assigned 241…

Congregations and pastors raise questions about their desire to remain members of the Synod when they protest LCMS convention resolutions by declaring themselves “in a state of confession” and refusing Communion to those who support the synodically adopted actions, according…

A dozen Tagakaulo men graduated in March from the pastoral training program of the Tagakaulo Lutheran Church of Christ in the Philippines. They are the first Tagakaulo pastors to serve the six-year-old church body, located in the southern Philippines on the…

“Fan the Flame,” based on 2 Tim. 1:6-7, is the theme for the first LCMS Campus Mission “Confabulation,” to be held June 23-26 in Chicago. The event is designed to encourage and equip campus workers, lay volunteers, and college students…

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host its fourth annual Deaf Basketball Camp June 6-9.  The event is designed for hearing-impaired children ages 7 to 13. Each day of the camp begins with Bible study, followed by instruction on basic basketball…