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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…

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…

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…

A resolution that opens the possibility for ministers in same-sex relationships to serve in congregational ministries has been forwarded to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly for consideration at its Aug. 8-14 meeting in Orlando, Fla. Drafted during the April 9-11 meeting…

Three Lutherhostels sponsored by the national Association of Lutheran Older Adults (ALOA) and Lutheran higher-education institutions are on tap for this summer. They are set for June 20-24 at (and co-sponsored with) The  Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (Pa.); July…

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.…

Applications are being accepted for “Harvesters for Christ,” aiming toward an Aug. 25-28 training event for those whose applications are approved. Harvesters is a program of LCMS District and Congregational Services that uses trained evangelism volunteers to help congregations begin,…

Two intentional interim-ministry training events for pastors are set at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis — a June 27-28 information-sharing “discernment event” and a basic-education course that starts with a Nov. 7-11 “planting phase.” The optional discernment event is planned to help…

For shorter versions of key Reporter stories, downloadable in PDF format and suitable for use in congregational newsletters, go to the online Reporter Digest. This month’s Digest is scheduled to be posted by May 6. Posted April 28, 2005 Return…

Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., has received a $6.25 million gift that will be used to construct a three-story, 45,000-square-foot Education, Business and Technology Center. The university plans to break ground for the new facility this summer and expects the project…

As of March 14, the Synod’s Board for Communication Services relieved of his duties Rev. David L. Mahsman, director of news and information, a position that includes serving as executive editor of the Synod’s official periodicals, The Lutheran Witness and…

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…

“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…