The board also approved a capital budget and several other action items.
LWML convention draws thousands, pledges millions
The 41st Biennial LWML Convention was held in Omaha June 26–29 under the theme “Growing in God’s Grace.”
Paper outlines state of LCMS, WELS, ELS talks
The three church bodies have been holding informal meetings since 2012.
From the mission field: Teaching the faith in Italy
The Rev. Tyler McMiller serves as an LCMS missionary to the Eurasia region.
Campus clips: Building for the future
Updates from LCMS day schools, campus ministries, universities and/or seminaries.
Campus clips: Service and leadership
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and/or seminaries.
Congregations needed for Worker Wellness pilot project
Interested congregations should respond by July 15.
Applications open for national development grants
The grant application window is June 1–Aug. 1.
COP meets during Call Week
The multiple-day meeting included travel to the two LCMS seminaries to attend call and assignment services.
Book honors former Synod vice-president
The book was a dream of the Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., who died before he could finish it.
Briefs filed in support of Synod
The friend-of-the-court briefs pertain to the civil complaint filed by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod against Concordia University Texas.
Church planting: ‘Not an optional activity’
The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) are collaborating with the LCMS Office of National Mission to help seminarians learn about church planting.
Giving thanks for our teachers
As part of a year of church worker appreciation, the church gives thanks for its teachers.
Campus clips: Preparing future leaders
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Call Day is almost here
Both LCMS seminaries are preparing for their annual assignment and call services.
New ministry leaders join IC staff
The leaders will serve in the areas of international mission, discipleship and family ministry.