2015 National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will host the National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference on Nov. 5-7, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. The 2015 conference theme is “Standing in the Harvest Fields.”

Infertility Ethics Symposium

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. 6600 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN

LCMS Life Ministry’s second-annual Infertility Ethics Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. The free event is open to pastors and laypeople.

LCMS Board of Directors – Nov 2015

The LCMS Board of Directors serves the church as the legal representative of the Synod and the custodian of all of the property of the Synod.

Commission on Handbook – November 2015

The Commission on Handbook is scheduled to meet Nov. 20-21, 2015, in Atlanta in conjunction with the Lutheran Church Extension Fund Fall Gathering. The COH meets at least four times a year, and it meets more often as necessary to carry out its responsibilities.

Commission on Theology and Church Relations — Dec. 2015 Meeting

The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) provides study documents, opinions and statements on theological issues as well as guidance and leadership in the areas of theology and church relations. The commission also provides information, resources and evaluations concerning religious organizations and movements.

Webinar: Every Pastor Needs a Pastor

Dr. Mark Rockenbach, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, will present a webinar entitled "Every Pastor Needs a Pastor" from 1-2 p.m. Central time on Thursday, Dec. 10.

Youth Ministry Symposium 2016

Embassy Suites: St. Charles, Mo. Two Convention Center Plaza,, St. Charles

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Youth Ministry Symposium is scheduled for Jan. 14-16, 2016, in St. Charles, Mo., at the Embassy Suites. The symposium — “Confirming the Faith: What does this mean today?” — will offer a time for learning, professional growth, refreshment and worship. Professional and lay workers alike will be challenged and equipped for doing […]

$185

Jan. 20 KFUO interview with Timothy Goeglein

As part of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Free to be Faithful education and awareness initiative, Timothy Goeglein, vice-president of External Relations for Focus on the Family in Washington, D.C., and Worldwide KFUO radio host Kip Allen will discuss these issues and more on Worldwide KFUO.org, Jan. 20, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. Central time.