By Kim Krull Tsunami survivors participated in a “handing over” ceremony in Aceh, Indonesia, officially marking their ownership of 90 new homes built with funds provided by LCMS World Relief/Human Care. The families expressed gratitude for the new cinderblock/brick/plaster houses…

From recruiting seminarians to continued learning for parish pastors, the subject of pastoral education has many facets.  To encourage wider awareness, the LCMS Board of Directors has designated May as “Pastoral Education Month.” Resources — including a bulletin insert, a…

PAUL ARNOLD, Aurburn, Mich.; AMY C. HERRING, Carol Stream, Ill.; JANET M. LEMAIRE, Lombard, Ill.; CARMEN R. O’BRIEN, Marion, Iowa; ROBERT ROGALSKI, Peoria, Ariz.; and LOIS RUCKS, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster…

The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod World Relief and Human Care, St. Louis, seeks to fill the position of communications services director.  The person in this position will effectively communicate the work of the LCMS World Relief and Human Care to its…

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 The Lutheran Pastor by G.H. Gerberding, Concordia…

The 63rd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod will convene at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, July 14, 2007.  Floor committee open hearings (beginning at 8:30 a.m.) and an all-delegate orientation session (1:30-3:00…

Thanks to an “overwhelmingly positive” response to Lutheran Service Book — and as “a service to the church” — Concordia Publishing House has announced that it will continue offering the pew edition of the hymnal at its special introductory price…

The Association of Lutheran Older Adults (ALOA) is sponsoring five upcoming Lutherhostels. Designed for older adults, ALOA’s four- to six-day Lutherhostels “foster opportunities for intellectual, social, and spiritual growth” and offer a “unique educational adventure … presented from the Lutheran…

The Synod’s two seminaries are offering a total of 31 workshops and courses this summer at off-campus locations nationwide. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is sponsoring 13 workshops for pastors, professional church workers, and interested laypeople: “Church-State Issues from a Lutheran…

Speakers and responders addressed the challenges to Lutheran seminaries as 43 church leaders and educators from 21 countries met at the International Lutheran Council (ILC) World Seminaries Conference from March 29 to April 1 in Pretoria, South Africa. The ILC…

Concordia Publishing House has given $467,000 to The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod to support “outreach and mission” in the church body. The check was presented by CPH President and CEO Bruce Kintz to LCMS Treasurer Tom Kuchta during CPH’s March 14-15…

“When I am Weak, He is Strong” is the theme for this year’s “Armed Forces Sunday” observance on May 20.  Free resources are available online to help congregations remember military families and support the Synod’s armed forces ministry. “It is…

Interested volunteers may request applications for an Oct. 17-21 training event in Concordia, Mo., for “The 72 — Partners on the Road,” formerly known as “Harvesters for Christ.”  “The 72” is an outreach ministry of LCMS World Mission.  The training equips…

By Kim Krull A South African orphan captured the caring spirit of the audience that packed a St. Louis concert hall for a celebration to help young people develop their gifts in a country tragically challenged by poverty and disease.…

Responding to a March 23 tornado called “the worst in history” for the city of Clovis, N.M., LCMS World Relief has given an emergency grant of $16,500 for relief work there. Clovis, with a population approaching 40,000, is at the east-central…