The ultimate ‘guiding concept’   Professor [William C.] Weinrich argues in a letter to Reporter (May 2005) that it is “methodologically mistaken to make discussion on the question of homosexual and lesbian behavior and ‘marriage’ into an issue of Biblical authority…

The Board for District and Congregational Services (DCS) is seeking nominations for its executive director.  The executive director establishes a vision, formulates strategies, and implements plans so that DCS ministry areas (children, family, outreach, leadership, school, stewardship, youth), together with…

GREGORY C. ROGAHN, Lubbock, Texas, and CHARLES W. WEBB, Traverse City, Mich., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  JEAN GILLIS, Sunrise, Fla.; DONALD G. HUGO, St. Charles, Mo.; JOYCE TRINKLEIN, Muttontown,…

Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich., seeks applicants for two faculty positions in the School of Education.  Candidates must possess a master’s degree in the field of education, although a doctoral degree is preferred.  Preference will be given to candidates who…

Note:  Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to purchase.  Items described as “Wanted” or “Available” are sought or may be obtained for shipping costs only. Wanted Worship Supplement (1969), approximately 60 copies, red…

Concordia University in River Forest, Ill., is reporting a brighter financial picture as it nears the end of this fiscal year.  For the second year in succession, administrators will close their books with an operating surplus on June 30, following…

“The Congregation’s Ministry and Mission: Who’s in Charge Here?” will be the theme as representatives of the 35 LCMS districts gather for a second Model Theological Conference Aug. 23-25 at the Marriott Camelback Inn, Phoenix.  Districts have been invited to…

Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) is calling for those with skills and needed equipment to help clear wood debris that remains in coastal Alabama counties as a result of hurricanes which hit the area last year. LDR is a cooperative program of…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The low numbers got them here April 29-30 — leaders of 18 Synod congregations who said that factors such as effective Word and Sacrament ministry, active lay involvement, and community outreach helped their…

Wheat Ridge Ministries of Itasca, Ill., announced in late April that it is providing seed grants totaling $357,000 to 12 new projects — four with ties to LCMS congregations. The other eight projects are either pan-Lutheran or affiliated with church bodies other…

The Synod’s first-ever prison-ministry conference, April 30-May 1 in St. Louis, attracted 107 participants — 37 more than organizers hoped for — “from literally all over the country,” according to Rev. John Fale. Director of chaplaincy, pastoral counseling, and clinical…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. NEW ORLEANS — Although the 2005-06 operating budget adopted by the LCMS Board of Directors pares $750,000 from the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, the final budget does not cut national ministries…

The Synod’s Sanctity of Human Life Committee issued a statement April 22 with the suggestion that Christians make use of the “Health Care Durable Power of Attorney” as an alternative to “living wills.” The eight-person committee’s statement also recommends a number…

Lutherans For Life’s (LFL) national 2005 conference is set for Nov. 11-13 at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet in St. Louis.  Its theme is “In Life, in Death, Abide With Me.” Also, a Nov. 11 “bonus” bioethics conference at the same…

The Servant Events Web page of LCMS District and Congregational Services — Youth Ministry has a new look and a number of enhanced features. New features include the 2005 Servant Events Bible study, complete details for those attending this year’s events, and…

All LCMS congregations should have received in recent weeks promotional materials from the Synod’s two seminaries in St. Louis and Fort Wayne. Each seminary has produced its own undated materials to give congregations an opportunity to emphasize the pastoral ministry…