The Canadian Lutheran Posts
New executive director for LBTC
KITCHENER, Ont. – The Board of Directors for Lutheran Bible Translators–Canada (LBTC) gathered on November 17, 2018, at Historic St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to install their new executive director, Rev. Ron Mohr, who previously served as the Mission Executive/Encourager for Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) East District….
CLTS bids farewell to Dr. Torgerson
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario – With gratitude spiced with a dash of wistfulness, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) has said thank-you and goodbye to Rev. Dr. Wilhelm Torgerson—affectionately known to many as “Torgy.” A well-known figure in Lutheran Church–Canada and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, as well…
From the President – Present in the Holy Word
By: Timothy Teuscher 2019 marks the 500th Anniversary of the Leipzig Debate which was held in the summer of 1519. At that time, Martin Luther met with the Roman theologian, Johann Eck, to debate issues surrounding indulgences, purgatory, and penance, subjects first raised as a…
West Region Mission and Ministry Council Inaugural Meeting
On Friday and Saturday, January 18th and 19th the inaugural meeting of the West Regional Mission and Ministry Council (RMMC) took place at Foothills Lutheran Church, Calgary Alberta. The council members enjoyed the hospitality of Pastor David Bode, Deaconess, Miriam Winstanley and a host of…
Struggling Shepherds: Church Workers, their Families, and Mental Wellness
“Did you hear Rev. ____ left the ministry?” In church circles, that kind of conversation opener is all too common—a sign of the growing danger of burnout affecting pastors everywhere. Mental and emotional well-being seem to be on everyone’s radar these days—and with good reason….
Have you subscribed to the New InfoDigest?
Starting January 1, 2019, as part of the renewal efforts by Lutheran Church–Canada, District newsletters ceased publication and content from those newsletters were amalgamated into a single newsletter published by LCC: InfoDigest. As a result, InfoDigest has increased its frequency of publication from bi-monthly to weekly. The new InfoDigest includes…