Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers.
Congregational Anniversaries (August 2025)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.
‘A significant step’: The Gospel goes forth in Italy
Two men who learned about confessional Lutheranism from LCMS pastors were recently ordained as pastors in the Confessional Lutheran Church of Italy.
Paper outlines state of LCMS, WELS, ELS talks
The three church bodies have been holding informal meetings since 2012.
‘Lutherans Engage’: Quiet and humble service
The Summer 2025 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.
From the mission field: Teaching the faith in Italy
The Rev. Tyler McMiller serves as an LCMS missionary to the Eurasia region.
Today’s educators, tomorrow’s educational leaders
The School Leadership Development (SLED) project identifies, recruits and equips educators to serve as leaders in their schools.
‘Faithfully and diligently’: Forming the next generation of church workers
Forming the next generation of church workers means forming them in the Lutheran Confessions.
Mission boards look to convention
The LCMS Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in St. Louis May 1–2 and May 8–9, respectively.
Higher education in the LCMS: Part 3
This article in the series explores how the Concordia University System schools are operating to maintain fiscal strength.
Campus ministry leaders gather in Irvine
More than 50 LCMS church workers and lay leaders gathered May 28–30 for the LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference.
Paul Egger elected in Iowa West
The Rev. Dr. Steven Turner, outgoing president, announced his retirement prior to the convention.
Braunersreuther elected to first term in Texas
The district’s former president, the Rev. Michael Newman, previously announced his retirement.
Florida-Georgia re-elects Rockey
The Rev. James Rockey was elected by acclamation to his second term as district president.
Tornado hits Lutheran camp in Oklahoma
The response is ongoing after an EF-1 tornado hit Camp Lutherhoma in Tahlequah, Okla., on June 18.
CPH seeks production editor
Candidates should possess a Master of Divinity or equivalent from an LCMS or partner seminary.

