Rev. Matthew Harrison, head of LCMS World Relief and Human Care preached an excellent sermon at Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne on Friday, April 30th. His sermon makes reference to the number of candidates that did not receive calls this week from that institution.
You can hear his sermon from his blog by going: here. (More ... )
Current reports indicate that 32 seminarians who have spent the last 4 years preparing to be under-shepherds in Christ's church will not be placed in a congregation when the LCMS Seminaries announce placements this week. (More ... )
Maggie Karner, director of Life and Health Ministries for LCMS World Relief and Human Care comments on the passage of the Obama healthcare plan. Read her comments. (More ... )
The names of nominees for Synod president and first through fifth vice-presidents who will be on the ballots for election at this summer's Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod convention have been announced. Full information is available at the LCMS Reporter Online. (More ... )
As the 2010 National Convention of the Lutheran Church&emdash;Missouri Synod approaches, the Convention Workbook is now available online. The print version is expected to be delivered to convention delegates, LCMS member congregations and LCMS rostered workers by May 1st. More details available at the LCMS Reporter Online. (More ... )
Dr. Richard L. Schlecht, president of the LCMS Michigan District from 1969 to 1985, died of complications from cancer on April 20 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester, Mich. More information can be found on the LCMS Reporter website. (More ... )