Cross Words
Letter from Bart Day President and CEO LCEF
Dear Friend in Christ, I pray all is well. As you are aware, the news has been dominated by worries over the banking system in light of the collapse of Silicon Valley and Signature banks. What’s our position on the situation? Lutheran Church Extension Fund...
Indiana District Presents Gift to CTSFW
TJ Mattick, LCEF District Vice President supporting the Indiana District, and Cody Dodson, Executive for Finance for the Indiana District, presented a gift of $10,000 to CTSFW President Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. The Indiana District elected to use part of a generous...
On the Lively Practice of Confession and Holy Absolution
On the Lively Practice of Confession and Holy Absolution I suppose that we are all well enough aware of Dr. Luther’s comment, “When I urge you to go to Confession, I am simply urging you to be a Christian.” And to be sure, our Lutheran Confessions indicate in multiple...
Ordained Calls and Vacancies – Updated March 15, 2023
CONGREGATIONS / RSOs CALLING OR GETTING READY TO CALL (SENIOR or SOLE): Note: Changes from last week's list are marked in colored font. AURORA, St. John BREMEN, St. Paul's (Senior) CRAWFORDSVILLE, Holy Cross - called Rev. David Putz (candidate) DELPHI, St. Matthew's -...
Southern Pastors Conference – May 1-3, 2023
The Southern Pastors Pastors Conference for 2023 will once again be held at Camp Lakeview in Seymour, IN. The dates for the conference are May 1-3, with registration due by APRIL 15. Speakers for this year's gathering are Rev. Lawrence Rast and Rev. Ralph...
Participating in the Political Processes of Our Synod
Participating in the Political Processes of Our Synod It’s easy enough to become cynical about church politics, especially when politics in general have become so mind-numbingly tedious and wearisome. Besides, it is most certainly true that the Church actually lives...
Ordained Calls and Vacancies – Updated March 8, 2023
CONGREGATIONS / RSOs CALLING OR GETTING READY TO CALL (SENIOR or SOLE): Note: Changes from last week's list are marked in colored font. AURORA, St. John BREMEN, St. Paul's (Senior) CRAWFORDSVILLE, Holy Cross - DELPHI, St. Matthew's - requesting Seminary candidate FORT...
Evansville East/West Circuits is Seeking Full-Time Counselor
The Evansville East/West circuits of the Indiana District are seeking a full-time counselor who can help establish a counseling center for our 11 congregations, grade school, and community. For more information about the position please contact the Rev. David Wiist...
LCMS Foundation Seeking Gift Planning Counselor
The LCMS Foundation is seeking an individual to serve as a Gift Planning Counselor for the Indiana District. The counselor position functions to help God’s people see the opportunity to use “non-cash assets,” things beyond their checking account, to do really great...
Wanted: Winter Hospitality Pastor or Deaconess
Shared on behalf of the Florida-Georgia District: Concordia Lutheran Church in Sarasota, Florida prayerfully seeks a winter pastor or deaconess. Following Jesus, lead us as you: welcome worship guests, follow up on guests and those drifting from worship, and disciple...