The February meeting of the BOD was held in Ann Arbor, Mich.
LCMS president encourages ‘walking together’ in pastoral formation
The Synod cannot diverge from its process of certification of pastoral candidates, authorized by seminaries fully accountable to all of us.
LCMS addresses unauthorized, non-LCMS pastoral formation programs
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Council of Presidents affirms a statement directing potential pastoral students only to LCMS-approved programs and confirming that it will not ordain graduates from unauthorized institutions.
Southern District elects Johnson to third term
The Rev. Eric C. Johnson was elected on the first ballot.
Buss elected to third term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Dr. Allan Buss was elected on the first ballot.
Finnern re-elected in Minnesota North
The Rev. Brady L. Finnern was elected to his second term as district president on the first ballot.
Higher education in the LCMS: Part 2
This installment in the series considers mission fidelity and Lutheran identity.
Giving thanks for our teachers
As part of a year of church worker appreciation, the church gives thanks for its teachers.
March on the Arch: St. Louis area Lutherans turn out for life
The need to rally for the pro-life cause has increased in Missouri since Amendment 3 was passed in November 2024.
Items wanted, available (May 2025)
Wanted this month is a van. Available are communion trays.
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement
Official notice regarding requests for reinstatement to the ordained or commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Official notice: Colloquies (May 2025)
Official notice regarding applications for colloquy in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Connection points: Forming youth in the faith
There are several organizations that walk beside LCMS congregations, families and schools to to help form youth in the Christian faith.
LEA honors top educators
Dr. Mary Scott, executive director and CEO at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif., was selected to receive the Christus Magister award, LEA’s highest honor.

