The 140th anniversary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Black Ministry will be celebrated during a convocation July 12-16, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala.
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LCMS Black Ministry looks to expand education, outreach nationwide
Its goal is to have at least five Rosa J. Young Academies established by 2027. The college preparatory schools are intended to honor and continue the legacy of missionary educator Dr. Rosa J. Young (pictured).
Black convocation to offer ‘inspiring, helpful’ sessions
Registration is open for the 2017 LCMS Lutherans in Black Ministry Family Convocation, set for July 12-16 in Birmingham, Ala.
Black Clergy Caucus shares resources for ‘more vibrant’ ministry
The group discusses ministry in prisons, jails and schools at its Jan. 18-20 gathering in Dallas.
Gospel’s centrality key to BNM’s work in new triennium
Meeting in St. Louis Sept. 8-9, the Synod’s Board for National Mission hears reports on all 18 ministries of the LCMS Office of National Mission.
Gray reminds delegates to ‘repent and confess our need for the Christ’
The Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray reminds delegates that “God loves you. And He cares about you.”
US church planting: A new initiative for the LCMS
The LCMS is in the beginning stages of creating a church-planting initiative to help districts, circuits and congregations.
Supporting Selma college is top concern for Black Caucus
The Synod’s black pastors — many of whom graduated from Concordia College, Selma, Ala. — discuss how they can help the struggling school.
4 leadership lessons from Rosa Young on leaving a lasting impact
Before Rosa Parks, there was Rosa Young. 4 leadership lessons from Rosa Young on leaving a lasting impact
Longtime LWML, black-ministry leader Dr. Iri Skinner dies
A funeral service for Skinner, 93, is planned for Jan. 30 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Selma, Ala.
‘The First Rosa’ film set for DVD release
LCMS congregations will soon receive their free mailed DVD copy of “The First Rosa,” along with online access to resources related to the film.