Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, seeks the services of a freelance indexer for academic books.  This person must be on the Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, possess a theological degree (master’s or above), and have a good grasp…

The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod seeks nominations for the position of assistant executive director.  This person provides assistance to the executive director and associate executive director in carrying out the responsibilities assigned…

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 Joyfully Sing, CPH, olive-colored song book for…

GAIL BLACK, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; ANGELA S. CLAYTON, Ellisville, Mo.; DAVID L. ERICKSON, Fountain, Minn.; and JILL RODENBECK, Leo, Ind., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  Correspondence regarding these applications should…

By Kim Plummer Krull “Since the tsunami, I’ve been feeling …” That’s how nearly every Indonesian who visited clinics operated by the LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC) Mercy Medical Team (MMT) in Banda Aceh in February began the…

In Nairobi, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya (ELCK) has dedicated and opened Luther Plaza, a multi-purpose building that serves as its headquarters as well as generating rental income. Dedicated Feb. 27, Luther Plaza was financed by a loan through…

LCMS World Mission is offering a number of resources to help congregations celebrate “Armed Forces Sunday” on May 17, or an alternate date such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Veterans Day. The special observance, held annually the Sunday before…

By Joe Isenhower Jr. A first-time three-day conference in mid-February for worship leaders from the Synod’s colleges, universities, and seminaries to “openly discuss divergent worship practices” on their campuses was “a practical unveiling about the extreme diversity in music repertoire,…

By Michelle Bauman Katie Stam, Miss America 2009, came home to Seymour, Ind., on March 4 — with a message of unity and mission for Lutheran schools. Her first stop was to bring greetings to the more than 1,400 grade- and high-school…

Beginning this fall, eligible veterans of the U.S. armed forces receiving full Chapter 33 benefits can earn a graduate or undergraduate degree tuition-free from at least five of the Synod’s 10 Concordia University System (CUS) schools nationwide.  Housing and other…

As part of its mission “to care for all,” Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS), Fort Wayne, is constructing this spring an expansive, Bible-themed playground.  It is now seeking volunteers to help with the weeklong project. The “CTS Playscape,” which has been…

Dr. Uwe Siemon-Netto, director of The Center for Lutheran Theology and Public Life and scholar-in-residence at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, received the 2009 Friedrich Hecker Freedom Award from the German American Heritage Society of Saint Louis at the organization’s 19th…

Dr. Steve Christopher of Livermore, Calif., began serving Feb. 1 as associate director of LCMS District and Congregational Services — Children’s and Family Ministry. In that deployed position — formerly held by Lori Aadsen of Bourne, Texas — he serves as a…

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Peace Officer Ministries will host “Christian Law Enforcement Chaplaincy — Theology and Practice” May 26-29 on the seminary campus. The workshop will offer accredited training for chaplains, peace officers, and pastors, focusing on “effective Christian…

“Share His Story,” from Psalm 66:16, is the theme of the 92nd Annual International Convention of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League, to be held July 16-19 in Greensboro, N.C. This year’s convention will offer motivational speakers, including Rev. Ken Klaus,…