Here is the news from the LCMS national convention as of Sunday, July 11, 2010. “Actions and happenings from today’s business sessions of the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod are summarized in the media releases below. Simply click on each headline to read the entire story. The July 10-17 convention is meeting [...]
In their latest study, the Barna Group has added some data to its analysis of belief trends among teenagers. Here is a summary of what they have found: “Teenagers are consistently among the most religiously active Americans, with nearly six out of every 10 teens engaged in some type of group spiritual activity in a [...]
Greg Koukl writes of Oprah Winfrey and her “church”: Oprah Winfrey is the “pastor” of the largest church in the country.“The Church of O,” Christianity Today noted, has a congregation of 22 million vigorous, faithful, evangelistic members, making Oprah Winfrey “one of the most influential spiritual leaders in America.”1 Oprah’s theology is based on a [...]
An update on the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, from Kevin A. Massey, Director of Lutheran Disaster Response. Sisters and Brothers in Christ, We continue to monitor the devastating oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and pray fervently for all those who have been affected. Indeed, while the long-term effects of this tragedy will [...]
Excerpts from an Email to ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson from Jaynan Clark, President, WordAlone Ministries Preface to the Reader I admit that something just said “Enough already!” as I read Mark Hanson’s (Presiding Bishop of the ELCA) release regarding the Gaza strip. This came only days after news that the Tanzanian, Ethiopian and Chinese [...]
by Wayne M. Anderson The largest Protestant church in Africa grabbed the world’s attention when it publically denounced homosexuality and said people who support gay rights were not welcome in the church—and neither was their money. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) posted a notice on its Web site entitled: Church rejects homosexuality. “Those [...]
Dear Readers, This summer at Gnesio we will be launching a new design and adding two new publication channels. Here’s a preview of what you can expect. Design The look and feel of the magazine should not change too much, but we have added some aesthetic and interactive features that we hope you will enjoy. [...]
Make Plans Now to Attend the Tenth Annual Convention of the Augsburg Lutheran Churches July 26th – 28th in Spokane, WA. The Word of the Lord Endures Forever! Keynote Speaker: Roland F. Ziegler, Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, IN. Bible study speaker: V. F. Bud Thompson, Gonzaga University, and managing editor, The Lutheran Quarterly. Discounted [...]
In the latest study conducted by the Barna Group, five insights are uncovered regarding public views on abortion. Abortion continues to split the nation. The Barna study of 1,001 adults explored Americans’ views on abortion by asking if they believe “abortion should be legal in all cases, legal in most cases, illegal in most cases, [...]
