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Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., seeks nominations for the position of president.  The president is the chief executive officer of the university and serves as the college’s spiritual, academic, and administrative head.  The official functions of the office of the president…

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., seeks comments from the public in preparation for its periodic evaluation by two accrediting agencies: the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and The Association of Theological Schools.…

The following teachers have completed all requirements for colloquy and have been approved as candidates by faculty of the Concordia University System for the teaching ministry of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod: Doni Douglass, a teacher at Christ Schools in Lincoln,…

ROBERT D. MACINA, Denver, Colo., and DAVID H. ZIMDARS, Beloit, Wis., have applied for reinstatement to the Ministers of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.  CHERYL ALLES, Waukesha, Wis.; DONNA (CALVIN) AUER, St. Louis, Mo.; DEBRA BIRD, Canon, Ga.;…

Concordia International School Shanghai, Shanghai, China, seeks to fill the position of elementary school principal.  Application deadline is Nov. 30. For more information about this position, including job description, qualifications, and application process, visit www.ciss.com.cn/employment, and then click on “Job…

By Paula Schlueter Ross If you’re a pastor, teacher, or other professional church worker who is paying off federal student loans, you might benefit from two debt-reduction programs now offered by the U.S. Department of Education. For those who qualify,…

By Kim Plummer Krull The Synod’s mercy arm is working with ministry partners to reach out to suffering Asians after what may have been an unprecedented string of deadly disasters. Although the typhoons, earthquake, and record floods have largely faded…

New Advent devotions and resources are available from Concordia Publishing House and Lutheran Hour Ministries. New for 2009 from CPH is the Savior of the Nations Devotional Book ($2.29, item no. 12-4310WEB), which reflects on the biblical imagery of the…

Hands of Mercy, the newest e-newsletter from LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC), shares news and achievements from the 120 Lutheran social service agencies with Recognized Service Organization (RSO) status. Offered three times each year, the e-newsletter also suggests…

Lutheran Education Association (LEA) is hosting its 2010 National Administrators Conference Feb. 18-20 at the JW Marriott in New Orleans. Open to anyone, but geared especially to Lutheran preschool and elementary-school administrators, the 2010 conference has the theme of “Transformers!”…

By Karin L. Semler Balloons, banners, a ribbon cutting, firecrackers, a worship service, a reception, and special guests Oct. 8-9 marked celebrations at Concordia International School Shanghai (CISS) as the school dedicated its newest building — a 12,000-square-meter, state-of-the-art, six-story…

The final report of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance is available on the LCMS Web site at www.lcms.org/lcmsfuture.  The report, titled “Congregations Walking in Mission,” was delivered to the Office of the President before the…

“Look Toward the Heavens: The Art of He Qi,” an exhibit of sacred art by renowned Chinese artist He Qi, is on display at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis — in the gallery of the Concordia Historical Institute — now through January.…

Grace Place Lutheran Retreats honored Dr. David and Kathy Ludwig of Hickory, N.C., for the couple’s “passionate concern and active and energizing commitment to the health and wholeness of Lutheran church workers and their families” at the Recognized Service Organization’s…