As part of ‘Mission Field: Baltimore,’ the Rev. Martin and Kathy Schultheis will serve the community of Sandtown-Winchester.
Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs)
Bethesda seeking to partner with districts, congregations on new housing concept
The new developments will serve people with disabilities as well as adults of all abilities who are 55 and older.
LEA honors 2020 distinguished educators
The recipient of the LEA’s highest honor, the Christus Magister award, is Charles (Chuck) Winterstein, assistant to the superintendent of schools for the LCMS Michigan District.
RSO update (June-Dec. 2019)
A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed and those whose RSO status has been removed.
Registration open for 2020 Servant Events
Nearly 70 Servant Events will be hosted by various LCMS congregations, camps and service organizations from May through August.
LCEF looks to ‘Ignite Creativity’ in church and life
During the 2019 Lutheran Church Extension Fund Leadership Conference, speakers from a wide range of disciplines shared ideas for sparking creativity and innovation within the church, in work and in life.
Bethesda job coaches offer employment advocacy, support
By working with people with disabilities alongside their families, communities and employers, Bethesda aims to raise the percentage of individuals with disabilities in the workforce and make the case to employers for accommodating and hiring employees with disabilities.
LEA brings teachers together in St. Louis
More than 2,700 educators attended the Lutheran Education Association’s triennial convocation Oct. 10–12 at the America’s Center Convention Complex.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission webinar: ‘Understanding Recognized Service Organizations’
In a webinar hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Deaconess Dorothy Krans, director of LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, explains the work of RSOs, how they can positively impact urban ministry, and how they can be a blessing to those serving in urban settings.
‘Joy:fully Serving’: Convention volunteers pack gift baskets for families in need
More than 50 volunteers prepared 275 baskets in four categories: mom care, baby care, spiritual care and household.
‘Hatred did not succeed’: Lutherans respond to mass shootings with Gospel comfort
The shootings occurred on Aug. 3 in El Paso, Texas, and on Aug. 4 in Dayton, Ohio.
National Witness, Life Together and Retention floor committees conclude convention business
Delegates passed all 15 resolutions presented by the three committees on July 25.
LCMS convention commends and expands mercy work in the Synod
On July 23, Floor Committee 3 passed resolutions commending LCMS Disaster Response and the Synod’s life ministries and encouraging further training to care for those with mental illness.
‘Joy:fully Serving’ our neighbors in Florida
On the first day of the 67th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, volunteers packaged 275 baskets of items for mothers and babies in need.
RSO update (June 2019)
A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed and those whose RSO status has been removed.
Campus clips – Outstanding educators, expanding programs
News from LCMS colleges and universities.