Norm Smith, president, Lutheran Men in Mission 
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Lutheran men have a goal to make a difference in every corner of the church. Frank Imhoff reports.

ELCA Presents 'Native Nations' Documentary on ABC Television [Text]
The Rev. Sherman G. Hicks, executive director, ELCA Multicultural Ministries
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "...recommit to justice and reconciliation with the American Indian and Alaska Native community."

'Luther Decade' Significant for All Lutherans, Says Lutheran World Leader [Text]
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop and LWF president
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "What began in Germany is clearly now a global movement."
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "We also must be attentive in this decade to how we live as Christians with people of other faiths."

Lutheran Disaster Response in the Eye of 2008 Hurricane Season [Text]
The Rev. Kevin A. Massey, director, Lutheran Disaster Response
(Streaming Real) (MP3) With Gustav evacuations, assessing needs along Gulf will be slow.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Damage from earlier storms makes pending storms scary.

Chinese Congregation Gives ELCA Funds for Midwest Floods [Text]
The Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla, executive director, ELCA Global Mission
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "In the midst of their need, they heard about ours."
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "They gave what they didn't have."

Lutheran Men in Mission Offers Variety of Workshops, Retreats [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Todd Little, Highlands Ranch, Colo., describes several purposes for the "One Year to Live" retreat that Lyman Coleman, Serendipity House Publishers, Nashville, Tenn., developed for Lutheran Men in Mission.

Osborne Tells Lutheran Men in Mission that Discipline, Grace are Critical [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Tom Osborne, athletic director, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, gave the Aug. 2 keynote address for the 2008 Lutheran Men's Gathering of the men's ministry of the ELCA, Lutheran Men in Mission.

Lutheran Relief Efforts Continue in Kenya Following Election [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Lutherans in Kenya continue to assist those affected by violence following December's presidential election there. Luke Tatge reports.

Lutheran Men in Mission to Gather in Omaha Aug. 1-3 [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Hundreds of Lutheran men are gathering in Omaha, Nebraska, for a spiritually enriching weekend. Frank Imhoff reports.

Vijay Aruldas, Christian Medical Association of India 
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Lutherans in India find healing an act of faith.
Luke Tatge reports.

Women of the ELCA Closes Gathering with Call to Act [Text]
Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton, ELCA Northeastern Ohio Synod, Cuyahoga Falls
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "Nostalgia is the abdication of memory."
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "We're called to adventure and abundance."

Neumark Tells Women of the ELCA that Bold Sisters Change the World [Text]
The Rev. Heidi B. Neumark, Trinity of Manhattan Lutheran Church, New York
(Streaming Real) (MP3) ... action that ripples across the centuries ...
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Support others to organize, speak for themselves ...

Chittister Tells Women of the ELCA to Boldly Challenge War, Peace Processes [Text]
Sister Joan Chittister, O.S.B., Global Peace Initiative of Women, New York
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "... a role to play in the world’s pursuit of peace."
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "Refuse to be either victims or executioners."

ELCA Presiding Bishop Thanks Women of the ELCA for Church Leadership [Text]
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, LWF president and ELCA presiding bishop
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Book of Faith is not a new initiative for you.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "Congregations must claim, shape their ministries."

Women of the ELCA Elects Beth Wrenn President for 2008-2011 [Text]
Beth G. Wrenn, Kill Devil Hills, N.C.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "We have 'Come to the Waters' for many reasons."
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "Let them know that there's a place for them."

ELCA Presiding Bishop Addresses Climate Change, Other Global Concerns [Text]
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, LWF president and ELCA presiding bishop
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Global food crisis tied to fuel and environment crises
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Lutherans join movement to address climate change
(Streaming Real) (MP3) LWF member churches are discussing human sexuality

LWF Leaders Discuss Zimbabwe Runoff Election, Environment, Food Crisis [Text]
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, LWF president and ELCA presiding bishop
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Christians are in the middle of the global food crisis.
The Rev. Ishmael Noko, LWF general secretary
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Zimbabwe's runoff election undercut its independence.
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, LWF president and ELCA presiding bishop
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Lutheran Church in growing in the global South.

Book of Faith Resolutions Adopted at ELCA Synod Assemblies [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) ELCA Vocation and Education counted Book of Faith resolutions from at least 41 of the 65 synods. Luke Tatge reports.

Rwandan Lutheran Pastor Updates Status of Mumeya Hospital [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Visiting from Africa, a Lutheran leader from Rwanda talked of progress and accountability. Luke Tatge reports.

ELCA Plans for Relief Efforts in China Following May 12 Earthquake [Text]
The Rev. Peter K. Shen, consultant on China, ELCA Global Mission
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "We need to be there with our partners."
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "We should be there for long-term."
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "... teams going in for the next three to six months."

Lutherans Address Disaster Preparedness for Low-Income Communities [Text]
Communities in the United States and around the world are banding together to offer relief after the many natural disasters of the first part of 2008.  But for many low-income communities, recovery after disaster presents its own challenges.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Loretta Horton, director for poverty ministries networking, ELCA Church in Society: "When there's a natural disaster on top of communities that are already locked out of the economic process, a disaster just wreaks havoc on these communities, creating a situation that's even more unbearable."

Moravian Province Secures Loan from ELCA Mission Investment Fund [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) A fund created exclusively for Lutheran congregations and institutions is now open to Moravian churches in the United States. Frank Imhoff reports.

ELCA South Dakota Synod Builds Connections with Lutherans in Cameroon [Text]
The Rev. David B. Zellmer, bishop, ELCA South Dakota Synod
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "We've had a lively exchange of people, and it's really been a blessing I think for both sides."
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The "train-up a child" scholarship fund where young people in Cameroon have an opportunity to go to school

ELCA Takes Up 'Book of Faith' Initiative [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Lutherans are known for Bible studies and reading Scripture. The ELCA has begun a five-year initiative to boost that tradition. Frank Imhoff reports.

United Methodist Church Adopts Full Communion Proposal with ELCA [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. William Oden, ecumenical officer, UMC Council of Bishops (:31)
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop (:22)
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Greg Palmer, president, UMC Council of Bishops (:24)
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Donald J. McCoid, executive, ELCA Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations (:19)

'Save Darfur' President Jerry Fowler Addresses Lutheran Concerns
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "Save Darfur" offers some practical advice for Lutherans who want to help protect the people of Africa's Sudan. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports.

ELCA Council Affirms Church's Work to Develop Initiative on Malaria [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The ELCA Church Council affirmed the work of the church in developing a proposed Lutheran malaria initiative. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. John A. Nunes, LWR president and CEO, Baltimore (1:01)
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Cynthia Halverson, executive director, ELCA Development Services, and president, ELCA Foundation, Chicago (1:37)

'In God's Name' Wins Wilbur Award for Best Documentary of 2007 [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The head of the ELCA and Lutheran World Federation was a key participant in an award-winning documentary tackling the hard questions of life. Frank Imhoff reports.

Lutheran Communicators Win 2008 DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Religion Communicators Council honored several ELCA communicators April 3 at its annual DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards program. Frank Imhoff reports.

Lutheran Disaster Response Nearly Completes $27.7 Million Expenditure [Text] Lutheran Disaster Response has nearly completed the expenditure of more than $27.7 million collected to support recovery work along the U.S. Gulf Coast in response to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and other hurricanes from the 2005 season.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Kevin A. Massey, LDR acting director: "We're proud of the accomplishments that we've reached with that money."

Lutheran Leader Condemns Kidnapping and Death of Iraqi Archbishop [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, ELCA presiding bishop and LWF president, issued a March 19 message calling the kidnapping and death of Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho "a tragic act of violence."

ELCA Introduces 'Money Leadership' Curriculum for Congregations [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) A new, biblically based resource intended to teach and engage people in conversation about money and finance is being introduced this month to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. John Brooks reports.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Kruse - Conversations about money are out of the closet. (:21)
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Kruse - How systems impact this whole issue of finances (:21)

ELCA Presiding Bishop's 2008 Easter Message [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) "For you have died, your life is hidden with Christ in God.  When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory." (Colossians 3:3-4)

Women of the ELCA to celebrate 'Bold Women's Day' February 24 [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Lutheran women are celebrating 'Bold Women's Day' on Sunday, February 24th. Frank Imhoff reports.

LDR Begins Next Phase of Disaster Response along U.S. Gulf Coast [Text]
(Streaming Real) (MP3) This spring Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) will move into its next phase of recovery work along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Melissa Ramirez Cooper reports.
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Edited report (1:03)
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Massey - Still so much left to be done (:24)
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Massey - Working in close collaboration (:17)
(Streaming Real) (MP3) Massey - Unprecedented appeal for future (:24)