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Convention confesses: ‘God created the world in six natural days’
The Rev. Adam Koontz, a member of Floor Committee 5 on Theology and Church Relations, addresses the delegates during the discussion of Res. 5-09A on July 23 at the 2019 LCMS convention in Tampa, Fla....
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Synod recognizes fellowship with third church body in South Africa
The Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray, second vice-president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and chairman of Floor Committee 5 on Theology and Church Relations, embraces the Rev. Bp. Mandla Khumalo...
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Resolutions adopted to equip those who preach and administer the Sacraments
The Rev. John E. Hill, chairman of Floor Committee 6 and president of the LCMS Wyoming District, addresses the Synod in convention on July 23. (LCMS/Frank Kohn) By Kevin Armbrust TAMPA, Fla. — On...
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Convention celebrates 125 years of mission work in the LCMS
The Rev. Shauen Trump, LCMS area director for Eastern and Southern Africa, presents on mission work in his area of the world on July 24 at the 2019 LCMS convention in Tampa, Fla. (LCMS/Frank Kohn) By...
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Delegates adopt resolutions on sending missionaries, short-term mission teams
The Rev. Daniel F. McMiller, executive director of the LCMS Office of International Mission, speaks on Res. 2-06 on July 24 during the 2019 LCMS convention in Tampa, Fla. (LCMS/Frank Kohn) By Megan K....
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Delegates tidy up the polity of the Synod
The Rev. Dr. Donald Fondow, chairman of Floor Committee 9 on Structure and Governance and LCMS Minnesota North District president, confers with members of Floor Committee 9 during the 67th Regular...
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Ecclesiastical supervision committee leads important discussion
The Rev. Dr. John C. Wille, chairman of Floor Committee 10 and president of the LCMS South Wisconsin District, addresses the 67th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. (LCMS/Frank...
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LCMS convention condemns physician-assisted suicide, remembers the persecuted...
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison prays for the persecuted church after the adoption of Res. 11-07A on July 25 during the 67th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod....
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LCMS convention commends and expands mercy work in the Synod
Chairman Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy addresses delegates on behalf of Floor Committee 3 on July 23 during the 67th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Tampa, Fla. (LCMS/Frank Kohn)...
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National Witness, Life Together and Retention floor committees conclude...
Deaconess Dorothy Krans (left), director of the LCMS Recognized Service Organization program, smiles during discussion of Res. 4-06A, which aims at revitalizing the program. The resolution passed with...
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Friedrich accepts call to Concordia, St. Paul
A statue of Martin Luther stands near the entrance sign at Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP), St. Paul, Minn. The Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, president of Concordia University, Nebraska, has accepted...
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‘Defending Life’ conference set for Sept. 6–7 in California
“Defending Life,” the first ever regional LCMS life conference in Southern California, is set for Sept. 6–7 at Pacific Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School in Gardena, Calif. Funded in part by a $4,000 grant...
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‘Hatred did not succeed’: Lutherans respond to mass shootings with Gospel...
Medical personnel at University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, enjoy treats delivered to them on Aug. 7 by members of CrossPoint Lutheran Church, El Paso. Church members brought the treats to boost...
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Walking together: Delegates work and worship in Tampa
The Rev. Christopher Esget, LCMS sixth vice-president and pastor of Immanuel Evangelical-Lutheran Church, Alexandria, Va., preaches for Matins at the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS on Sunday, July...
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‘Every One His Witness’ extends reach with new Spanish language edition
The Rev. Donaldo Sonntag, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mexico, Mo., leads a workshop on the new Spanish-language edition of Every One His Witness. The workshop was held in July at Jesus El...
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‘Reporter’ Insert: The journey begins with PALS
In a supplement to the September 2019 Reporter, LCMS Pastoral Education highlights the path pastors can take to acquire continuing education that promotes and nurtures a desire and energy to learn. In...
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Registration still open for LEA convocation
Colleen Belitz helps a student with his work at Christ Lutheran Church and School, Columbus, Neb., on Oct. 12, 2018. Lutheran educators from around the country will meet in St. Louis Oct. 10–12, 2019,...
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‘Joy:fully Serving’: Convention volunteers pack gift baskets for families in...
Lay delegate Dick McMullen (right), of the LCMS Central Illinois District, assists other volunteers during a July 20 servant event at the 2019 LCMS convention in Tampa, Fla. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) The...
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Campus clips – ‘Clergy on Campus’ day
More than 30 pastors participated in Clergy Day on the Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich. (CUAA) campus in 2018. The second annual CUAA Clergy Day is set for Sept. 24. (CUAA) Clergy on campus On...
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From the mission field – VBS in Dominican Republic
Erin Mackenzie, LCMS missionary to the Dominican Republic, helps a student with a VBS activity. (Johanna Heidorn) The first vacation Bible school (VBS) in recent memory at Concordia the Reformer Mercy...
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