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Seminary boards meet, look forward to ‘close cooperation’
The CSL and CTSFW Boards of Regents held their annual joint meeting on the CTSFW campus in August. (CTSFW) The Boards of Regents of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), and Concordia...
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September ‘Witness’: CPH turns 150
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) On significant anniversaries, we are reminded of God’s faithfulness and His unmerited blessings. As the years pass, we pray for daily bread and seek first the kingdom of God....
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Lutheran Young Adult Corps participants sent to serve in St. Louis and Milwaukee
Lutheran Young Adult Corps participant Lara McComack helps distribute food for the homeless in St. Louis in 2018. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) By Stacey Egger “I got to the point where I needed to set aside...
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Wolfram joins Office of International Mission
Mark Wolfram, manager of Mobilization and Training for the LCMS Office of International Mission, introduces his wife, Hua-Hsin (Lucy), following his installation at the LCMS International Center on...
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Southern California life conference draws over 300 participants
Abby Johnson, author of the book Unplanned, speaks at the Southern California “Defending Life” Conference. (Alfonso Espinosa) By Cheryl Magness Over 300 participants — including 200 registrants from...
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‘Reporter’ Insert: Faith comes by hearing
In a supplement to the October 2019 Reporter, LCMS Pastoral Education highlights the significance of a pastor preaching and God’s people hearing the Word of God. It is a sacred event and beyond the...
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Obituary: Dr. Harold James Boldt, former executive director, LCMS Board for...
Dr. Harold James “Jim” Boldt, former executive director of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Board for Parish Services, and former director of Elementary and Secondary Schools for the LCMS,...
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Weedon retires as International Center chaplain
The Rev. William Weedon, director of LCMS Worship, prays at the opening Divine Service of the 67th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) on Saturday, July 20, at the Tampa...
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Nurturing singing — and faith — through music education
LCMS church musicians and educators take part in an activity at Conversational Solfege, a music education workshop sponsored by Redeemer Lutheran Church, Elmhurst, Ill., in July. (Scott Gercken) By...
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Mueller retires, Lange is installed: Synod vice-presidents share thoughts on...
LCMS First Vice-President Rev. Peter K. Lange (left front) stands with other LCMS Council of President members during the installation of Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison at Concordia...
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Meyer to retire as president of Concordia Seminary
The Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer, president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, addresses candidates during the May 1 Service of Praise with Assignment of Calls in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus on...
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Obituary: Rev. Dr. Norman Edgar Nagel, professor emeritus at Concordia...
The Rev. Dr. Norman Nagel is pictured on Aug. 26, 2015, in the historic chapel of Laclede Groves in Webster Groves, Mo. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) The Rev. Dr. Norman Edgar Nagel, professor emeritus at...
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Campus clips – Buildings and bridges
Prospective students tour the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) in Mequon, Wis. (CUW) CUW visit dates Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis. (CUW), has announced its Admissions Visit...
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From the mission field – Men’s Bible study in Taiwan
The Rev. Dr. Michael Paul, LCMS missionary to Taiwan, leads an English language and Bible study class for men. (Jen-Yi Paul) The Rev. Dr. Michael Paul is a career missionary and theological educator...
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Black Ministry ‘Think Tank’ meets in Memphis
LCMS clergy were among those who met in Memphis in August to brainstorm ideas for LCMS Black Ministry. Pictured, left to right, are the Rev. Clarence Martin, Bartlett, Tenn.; the Rev. Douglas...
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English Bible Camp curriculum offered for parish use
Michael Olin, an LCMS Short-Term Mission volunteer from Hampton, Va., teaches children during an English Bible summer camp in Poland in 2019. By Jeni Miller Churches and groups of The Lutheran...
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LEA brings teachers together in St. Louis
From left, Concordia University, Nebraska students Ethan Pankow, Michael Leapley and Sam Moore talk after the opening of the 2019 LEA convocation, “Opening Eyes, Minds, & Hearts,” held Oct. 10-12...
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October ‘Lutheran Witness’: Saints of the church
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) Lutherans don’t pray to the saints. Lutherans don’t worship the saints. So how do Lutherans talk about the saints? How does the Bible talk about the saints? Luther and the...
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Fall issue of ‘Engage’ ponders ‘the loving hand of God’
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) “I just really felt the loving hand of God through this church.” These words of a young mother who was embraced by the members of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Sanford,...
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Synod leaders meet to discuss church worker wellness
LCMS leaders and workers discuss church worker wellness during a meeting of the Ministerial Care Coalition on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)...
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