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A Joyful Beginning: President Haberstock Reflects on Lutheran Mission—Australia’s First Synodical Assembly
International—For LCC President Rev. David Haberstock, one word captures his experience at the inaugural Synodical Assembly of Lutheran Mission–Australia (LMA): joy. In his first official, external representation in this new office, President Haberstock represented Lutheran Church–Canada at the assembly, which followed a Pastors’ Conference bringing…
A Busy Summer in the Central Region
by David Haberstock Since convention, my life has been a whirlwind. Immediately afterward I was involved in a dialogue between Lutheran Church–Canada and the Roman Catholic Church. Then I tried to take some time off, but as President-Elect several requests came to me, and I…
To Small Congregations: “Be Faithful, Patient, and Allow God to do what God does.”
International—Church attendance is an important concern for many leaders within confessional Lutheranism. A congregation, even when centered in Christ, can face uncertainty and troubles when numbers fall. In some situations, the decision can be made to permanently close a congregation if there are not enough…
“What goes on in our congregations is the main thing.”
National—When President Rev. Dr. Timothy Teuscher attended the recent convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), one message emerged clearly: while church bodies may differ in size and context, they remain united in the same mission—to faithfully proclaim Christ and equip God’s people for service….
LCMS Convention Highlights Christ’s Mission, Partnerships, and Service
International—The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) concluded July 23 in Phoenix, Arizona, gathering pastors, church workers, lay delegates, and international guests, under the convention theme, “Christ Is Risen Indeed” (1 Corinthians 15:20–22). “But in fact Christ has been raised from the…
LCC Partners with Concordia University Chicago
NATIONAL – Two organisations. One mission: to provide education shaped by the Lutheran Confessions, irrespective of your desired vocation. Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) and Concordia University Chicago (CUC) have announced a new partnership affirming their shared commitment to Confessional Lutheran education and the formation of Christian…