The Canadian Lutheran Posts

July 13, 2012

Commisioning full-time chaplain

by Chuck Cooley Penticton, B.C. – Rev. Capt. Vic Morris, Pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church in Penticton, B.C. was Commissioned as a Missionary Chaplain of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) for the Canadian Armed Forces in a Farewell and Godspeed Service June 24. Padre Morris accepted an…

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July 11, 2012

Naaman: A teacher you never knew

by Robert Bugbee Now, before you go any farther, get out your Bible and read 2 Kings 5:1-14. When you’ve finished, come right back. I’ll wait for you in the next paragraph on this page. I promise! *   *   *   *   *   *   * Naaman…

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July 10, 2012

LWMLC elects new president

At its triennial convention in Kelowna this past weekend, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League–Canada (LWMLC) elected Iris Barta as its new president. President Barta previously served LWMLC as Vice-President of Christian Mission. She takes over from Judy Grande, who did not seek re-election at this convention. In her…

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July 10, 2012

New chair for LCC Board of Managers

Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) is pleased to announce Dr. Dieter E. Kays as the new chairman of the Worker Benefits Plan’s Board of Managers. Dr. Kays is the recently retired CEO/President of FaithLife Financial, one of Canada’s largest fraternal insurance companies. “Dr. Kays brings a wealth of executive expertise…

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July 4, 2012

Digging in Israel

Ever wanted to share in the adventures of an archaeologist but never had the chance? Then be sure to check out Rev. Dr. Stephen Chambers’ blog. Dr. Chambers, of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (Edmonton), is taking part in his fourth season of archaeological work in Hippos,…

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July 3, 2012

LBTC announces new director

Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada (LBTC) has announced Rev. Dr. James E. Keller will serve as its new Executive Director. Dr. Keller served six years as an instructor with Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines teaching practical theology and systematics. In addition to his new…

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