2026 - Reporter

Convention takes action on electoral circuits, leadership structure, regulation of agencies

In July, the LCMS in convention made changes to its electoral circuit parameters, restructured a couple of its leadership positions and made changes to its agency regulation.

International News

Global Lutheran leaders: Challenges abound, but Christ’s contentment rules

The 2026 International Church Relations Conference was held in Phoenix July 16–27 to coincide with the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

International News

‘Pray for the churches’: Join international church bodies in year of prayer

LCMS Church Relations has created a yearlong schedule, beginning Aug. 2 or anytime, for congregations and individuals to pray for two church bodies by name each week.

News

Set Apart to Serve: Listening to our young men

Hear what some young LCMS men are saying about the church, vocation, sacrifice and service.

Reading & Study

August ‘Witness’: Navigating the digital world

The August issue of The Lutheran Witness tackles the subject of Artificial Intelligence.

International News

From the mission field: Partnership in the Gospel

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

News

Campus clips: God’s gift of music

Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

Districts

Official notice: LCMS districts (August 2026)

Updates from districts of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Colloquies

Official notice: Colloquies (August 2026)

Official notice regarding applications for colloquy in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Reinstatements

Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (August 2026)

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

Positions

Positions (August 2026)

Positions are available with the Concordia University System.

Available & Wanted

Items wanted, available (August 2026)

Approximately 145 red copies of ‘The Lutheran Hymnal’ and altar items are available this month.

Obituaries

In Memoriam (August 2026)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers.

Anniversaries

Congregational Anniversaries (August 2026)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

Convention

Convention adopts ‘Modern Day Martyrdom’ resolution

The resolution calls for giving thanks to God for the steadfast faith of martyred brothers and sisters in Christ and encourages parish pastors to prepare their congregations to stay faithful.