The new paid-tuition policies at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., are for residential pastoral ministry and deaconess students, beginning with the 2018–19 year.
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Seminaries plan preaching workshops, lecture and music events
The preaching workshops will focus on helping pastors plan and prepare for Lent.
Concordia Seminary offers free Bible study tied to solar eclipse
“The Great American Eclipse and Our Creaturely Sense of Wonder” was written by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, professor Rev. Dr. Charles P. Arand.
CHI exhibit features books, coins from Luther’s time
An exhibit at Concordia Historical Institute in St. Louis features rare books and coins from the time of Martin Luther and the Reformation.
Bomb squad OKs suspicious package at Concordia Seminary
All students, faculty and staff are reported safe, and its St. Louis campus has been declared “all clear” and is operating as usual.
Exhibit of Reformation-era books coming to Concordia, Chicago
The exhibit at Concordia University Chicago featuring 35 items from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries opens Oct. 8.
Black Ministry convocation brings people together in worship, learning, fellowship
More than 540 people attend the LCMS Lutherans in Black Ministry Family Convocation, July 12-16 in Birmingham, Ala.
Day to succeed Robertson as LCEF president, CEO
The Rev. Bart Day begins work Sept. 1 in the Lutheran Church Extension Fund post, succeeding Rich Robertson, who retires Oct. 1.
‘Now is the time’ for Gambia mission
Native Gambian Rev. Dr. John Loum is called to part-time missionary service in a partnership between the Synod and Concordia Seminary.
Seminaries offer summer workshops
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., are offering faculty-led summer workshops in various locations nationwide.
Concordia Seminary releases book on Luther’s writings
“The Way of Concord: From Historic Text to Contemporary Witness” by the Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb, at right, is intended to deepen understanding of “The Book of Concord.”
‘Boards and Business’ — LCMS Board of Directors
Actions at the Board’s May 19-20 meeting in St. Louis include adoption of a prudent, lean Synod budget, contingent on further expense reductions.
‘Boards and Business’ — Council of Presidents
At its April 22-25 meeting, the council hears reports and conducts business including the placement of pastoral candidates and assignment of vicars throughout the Synod.
Rev. Dr. Albert Marcis was longtime SELC District president
Marcis — who served 25 years as SELC District president — died March 24 in Oviedo, Fla.
Orientation prepares new national, international missionaries for service
Six international missionaries and two national missionaries complete the one-week orientation, which culminated with a “Service of Sending” March 17.