LCMS leaders say the national Synod continues to improve its financial position, with recent statements showing a $6 million increase in total unrestricted net assets since 2010.
With Barbara A. Below This month’s Reporter includes an official notice listing the floor committee members for this year’s 65th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Much work has taken place to review and identify convention floor committee…
By James H. Heine ST. LOUIS — During its Feb. 16-19 meeting here, the LCMS Council of Presidents (COP) adopted “an open letter of comfort” addressing the recent controversy surrounding the participation of a Synod pastor in a community prayer…
Realigned on Feb. 1 with the goal of being both more strategic and efficient, the LCMS Communications department now operates in two separate but cooperating spheres: Strategic Communications and Communication Services. Under the leadership of Executive Director David Strand,…
ST. LOUIS, February 22, 2013—In preparation for this summer’s 65th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), a special Bible study that relates to the convention theme, “Baptized for This Moment,” is now available.
By John Nunes The starting point for celebrations of African-American history month in February begins with the recognition of the unique struggles and toilsome successes of people of African descent. For Lutheran Christians, however, the celebrations do not end there.…
By James H. Heine ST. LOUIS — At its board meeting here Jan. 17-18, the International Lutheran Society of Wittenberg (ILSW), the partnership that owns the “Old Latin School” in Wittenberg, Germany, approved four items that move “several steps forward” the…
In preparation for this summer’s 65th Regular LCMS Convention, a special Bible study that relates to the convention theme, “Baptized for This Moment,” is expected to be available for free downloading beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13. Authored by the…
By Joe Isenhower Jr. ST. LOUIS — The Synod’s Jan. 3-5 ‘UNWRAPPED’ campus-ministry conference here Jan. 3-5 got high marks from those attending it, and planners said that the final registration count of some 425 participants from more than 90 campuses…
By Joe Isenhower Jr. ST. LOUIS — With a burst of applause, some 400-plus students, campus ministers and others at the closing session of the Synod’s Jan. 3-5 “UNWRAPPED” campus-ministry conference on Saint Louis University’s campus here greeted the unveiling…
By James H. Heine STORM LAKE, Iowa — Perhaps it’s generational, but when many of us think of the heartland — of Iowa, for example — the image that comes to mind is one of rural tranquility: 4-H projects, county and…
With Barbara A. Below The 2013 LCMS Convention presents an opportunity for individuals, congregations and organizations to gather a special offering in support of our work together as the Synod. The 2013 National Offering theme, “Together As Synod,”…
By Adriane Dorr PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — In a world filled with secularism, relativism, liberalism and atheism, Lutherans can be in danger of “losing our identity and making compromises in good intention but being misled by our feelings,” warned the…
By Adriane Dorr PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — On Oct. 31 — the 495th anniversary of the Reformation — the Rev. Dr. Alister McGrath, a professor at King’s College, London, called on confessional Lutherans around the world to continue to “unpack,…
By Joe Isenhower Jr. and Paula Schlueter Ross Of the 165 positions and requests for LCMS missionaries available worldwide this year, only about half have been filled, according to the Rev. Dr. David Birner, interim executive director of the Synod’s Office…
The Rev. Randall L. Golter of Highlands Ranch, Colo., has accepted a call to serve as the first executive director of the LCMS Office of International Mission. He plans to begin work in the post Oct. 25, when he will…
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