Does God love you? It's easy to think so, when times are good. But what about when problems pile up, difficulties descend, and miseries multiply? more >>
We live in a topsy-turvy world, where little is considered to be true and most things are open to interpretation. There is little interpretation necessary or possible as The Lutheran Hour message speaks about those who walk as "enemies of the cross of Christ." more >>
If the recent financial turmoil has taught us anything, it's that maybe we should pay attention to the age-old cliches that our parents and grandparents passed on to us. more >>
Looking for ways to get on top of your finances in 2010? Especially in uncertain economic times, it is more important than ever to create a plan to get out of debt and prepare for the future. more >>
Teresa (Terry) J. Rasmussen, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, was elected chair of the Board of Directors for the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA). Rasmussen's installation took place at the 123rd NFCA Annual Meeting on Sept. 17-19 in San Antonio, Texas. more >>
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has been included among the 2009 Ward's 50 Top Performing Insurance Companies. The list was released July 9 by Ward Group, an operational consulting firm and provider of benchmarking services to the insurance industry. more >>
While the trend for many insurers has been to raise term life insurance premiums in 2009 in an effort to help maintain needed cash reserves, the strong financial position of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has allowed the organization to reduce the premium payments on many of its longer-duration term life insurance contracts. more >>
Bruce Nicholson, chairman, president, and CEO of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, has announced his intent to retire before the end of 2010. The exact date of his departure has not yet been determined, but the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Board of Directors has formed a selection committee to begin the process to find Nicholson's replacement and also has retained an executive search firm to assist with the effort. more >>
During its annual Report to the Community, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans announced that together with its approximately 2.6 million members, it generated $309.8 million in support of communities, congregations and individuals in need in 2008. more >>
While other companies might be participating in TARP funding programs, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has not needed and sees no future need for TARP assistance. more >>
Thrivent Asset Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, announced today that its Thrivent Partner Small Cap Value Fund (AALVX, I-Shares) has received a Lipper Fund Award for Best Small Cap Value Fund over five years. more >>