Rast encourages convention participants that ‘God will sustain His Church’

The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., delivered an essay on Sunday morning, July 10, during The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 66th Regular Convention at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

Harrison highlights Synod ‘Preach the Word’ effort

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison introduces the Synod’s Preach the Word (PTW) project. As part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, PTW offers pastors a way to honor the Reformation by honing their vocations of proclaiming the Gospel.

2016 LCMS Convention Photos: Sunday, July 10

Photos from Sunday, July 10, at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee.

The LCMS: Continuing as a mission church body

As the number of career missionaries has nearly doubled since 2013, leaders of the Office of International Mission discuss the Synod’s coordinated approach to bringing the Gospel to the ends of the earth, caring for missionaries and what our international partners require most.

Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (July 2016)

A listing of those who have applied for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.

Official Notice: colloquies (July 2016)

A listing of those who have completed teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.

National Mission: planting, revitalizing LCMS churches across America

Leaders of the Synod’s Office of National Mission and district presidents discuss domestic mission efforts like Mission Field: USA and Re: Vitality – ongoing efforts to bring the Gospel to urban, rural and multiethnic communities while also revitalizing struggling congregations.

Positions (July 2016)

Positions are available with Concordia University System schools.

Convention opening service unites delegates from every corner of Synod

Some 3,000 worshipers attend the July 9 opening service for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 66th Regular Convention in Milwaukee.

2016 LCMS Convention Photos: Saturday, July 9

Photos from Saturday, July 9, at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee.

2016 LCMS Convention Photos: Friday, July 8

Photos from Friday, July 8, at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee.

‘Participating’ in the LCMS Youth Gathering from afar

Anyone not attending may follow the July 16-20 event in New Orleans through an array of resources and opportunities.

Reformation Relevance: ‘Only God rules over the soul’

This month’s column is from Luther’s writings in 1523 on church and state and the types of law that govern each.

How to follow LCMS convention

With a variety of options, staying abreast of what’s happening at the July 9-14 convention will be easy.

A ‘Helping Hand’ in East St. Louis and beyond

LCEF’s Laborers For Christ teams up with Lutheran Housing Support to help congregations and their communities.

Harrison announces slate for LCMS first vice-president

LCMS President/President-elect Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison announces the five nominees who will stand for election at this summer’s Synod convention.