Kieschnick opens 62nd Regular Convention

ST. LOUIS — With three bangs of the gavel, LCMS President Gerald Kieschnick July 11…

LCMS is about seeking and saving, Kieschnick tells opening worship

ST. LOUIS – Through a series of short stories, Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, president of…

Synod re-elects Kieschnick, elects Diekelman first vice president

ST. LOUIS — Delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today…

Kieschnick’s report includes remarks on 9/11 controversy

ST. LOUIS — LCMS President Gerald Kieschnick told the Synod’s 62nd Regular Convention today (July…

Pre-convention activities focus on 'Ablaze!,' 'Pentecost 2000+'

ST. LOUIS — LCMS World Mission took advantage of the Synod’s 62nd Regular Convention to…

First convention Bible study: Pilgrims with Hope-Filled Hearts

ST. LOUIS — “Have we forgotten that we are exiles?” Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs asked in…

LCMS Convention elects second through fifth vice presidents

ST. LOUIS — Delegates to the 62nd Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod elected the…

Delegates affirm Mission 21st Century 'response to Great Commission'

ST. LOUIS — Delegates today (July 11) voted to affirm a resolution to expand The…

`Singing marathon` to mark Brazil church centennial

A 36-hour “singing marathon” will take place over the July 3-4 weekend on the campus…

LEA honors outstanding educators

Richard “Dick” Blatt of Chicago is the recipient of the Lutheran Education Association’s (LEA) Christus…

International students share experiences at training event

By Paula Schlueter Ross Even though her grandmother was Christian, Ting, 29, never heard about Jesus…

Seminary symposium to address homosexuality and the church

Registration is open for Concordia Seminary, St. Louis’, 15th theological symposium, Sept. 21-22, with the…

Sem adds discussion board to lectionary Web resource

“Lectionary at Lunch,” a Web resource from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, that provides audio files…

Thrivent gives Synod $1.4 million grant

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is giving a $1,424,600 grant this year that will fund 18…

LIRS head cites need for more refugee funding

The president of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) praised President Bush last month for…

LCMS welcomes most new congregations in 15 years

By Paula Schlueter Ross The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod welcomed 94 new congregations in 2003 — 10…