‘Bring Giving Home’: Stewardship workshops offered to districts

The workshops provide an opportunity for both pastors and lay leaders to learn strategies for approaching stewardship in the Christian congregation.

Colloquy committee provides certification path for graduates of disaffirmed, discontinued programs

The new path is one outcome of Resolution 7-04B, adopted in 2023 by the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

DOXOLOGY honors Yahnke, celebrates 15 years

DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, was developed to train pastors in theologically sound strategies for caring for their own mental health as well as that of their flock. 

Congregational Anniversaries (February 2024)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

In Memoriam (February 2024)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers.

Statement of nominations: President, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne

Forty-two individuals were nominated by congregations of the LCMS, the CTSFW Board of Regents and the CTSFW faculty, per Synod bylaws. 

Call for nominations: President, Concordia University System

The Concordia University System announces an opening for the position of president.

Positions (Feb. 2024)

Positions are available with the Concordia University System.

Official notice: Colloquies (Feb. 2024)

A listing of those who have completed or submitted applications for colloquy in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (Feb. 2024)

Official notice regarding requests for reinstatement to the ordained or commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Official notice: LCMS districts (Feb. 2024)

Updates from LCMS districts.

Items wanted, available (Feb. 2024)

Available this month are hymnals and other items.

LCMS, ELS, WELS hold annual informal meeting

Representatives of the three church bodies met in Florida in December.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ curriculum open for school preorders

After the initial launch period for schools, the curriculum will be made available Synodwide.

Singing the Bible’s hymnal: Worship institute spotlights psalter

Registration is now open for the 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.

Winter ‘Engage’: God equips His people

The issue highlights a few of the ways that God is calling His people to serve in unique contexts — both in the U.S. and around the world.