The conference will provide opportunities to learn from those who have experienced disaster around the world.
Matthew Harrison
Reversing the LCMS membership decline: not just by having more children
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison comments on two major demographic studies about the Synod.
BIM appoints missionaries for service
Two career missionaries will be based in the Gambia and Belize, and seven “GEO” missionaries will serve for up to two years in Eurasia, Asia and Latin America.
Luther movie premieres
More than 1,500 people watch “Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World” at premieres in Houston, Milwaukee, St. Louis and Fort Wayne, Ind.
Harrison encourages church workers on immigration concerns
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares “words of encouragement and hope” in light of expected policy changes by the U.S. government toward immigrants.
‘Preach the Word’ Module 1 targets using stories effectively
The new resource — one of three for 2017 — is designed to help pastors work together to improve their preaching.
Liberty and liturgy in the nation’s capital
LCMS college students explore the intersection of faith and society at the Jan. 4-6 “Liberty” conference.
And the ‘Mustache Resolution’ winner is …
Montana District President Rev. Terry Forke wins having “the best mustache” as he and Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison both undergo facial-hair shaves.
Board’s top challenge: helping God’s people marshal kingdom resources
“Finances are first and foremost on everyone’s heart,” LCMS Board of Directors Chairman Rev. Dr. Michael L. Kumm says during the Board’s Nov. 17-18 meeting in Schaumburg, Ill.
COP tackles wide range of topics at November meeting
Topics discussed by the LCMS Council of Presidents include ecclesiastical supervision, calling pastors on candidate status, immigration and seminary concerns.
Living boldly: Keynote speakers inspire at LCEF fall conference
Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s annual conference takes place Nov. 18-20 in Schaumburg, Ill., under the theme “Live Boldly.”
Registration opens Feb. 1 for LWML convention in Albuquerque
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League gears up to celebrate its 75th anniversary at the June 22-25, 2017, convention.
Synod begins 500th Reformation-anniversary year
The inaugural event of the Synod’s yearlong observance highlights Luther as a servant of God’s Word.
LLL/LHM celebrates 100th anniversary
Some 900 participants from around the world join the International
Lutheran Laymen’s League/Lutheran Hour Ministries Oct. 21-23 for anniversary events in St. Louis.
COP deals with many topics at first post-convention meeting
The Sept. 9-13 LCMS Council of Presidents meeting features an agenda with numerous guest speakers and topics.
Pilger sanctuary dedication, 101st anniversary — joy follows disaster
St. John’s Lutheran Church, disaster responders and Synod leaders reflect on tornado recovery and Christ’s mercy.