Cheryl Magness

Managing Editor of Reporter

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Cheryl Magness is managing editor of the print and online versions of Reporter, the official newspaper of the LCMS. She has written for a variety of publications, including The Federalist, Touchstone and The Lutheran Witness, and is a contributor to the book He Restores My Soul from Emmanuel Press. She has degrees in English and music and enjoys playing piano and spending time with her family.

Ten years later: ‘The First Rosa’

‘The First Rosa,’ the LCMS-produced documentary about the life of Lutheran educator Dr. Rosa J. Young, was first screened in select locations in 2015.

Campus clips: High-achieving educators

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

CUC announces church work tuition guarantee

The new guaranteed tuition rate is available for incoming full-time undergraduate students studying in one of CUC’s professional church work programs.

From the mission field: Short-term mission

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

Campus clips: Concordia students learn, march, pray

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

Education leaders gather in Savannah

The group meets annually to discuss matters of interest and concern regarding Lutheran education and youth ministry.

Grant will support nurturing children’s faith through worship

The $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative.

Serving in all seasons

Two seasoned LCMS Lutherans are demonstrating that the Lord’s call to serve one’s neighbor never ends.

All Nations Council holds first meeting

The All Nations Council, part of All Nations Ministry, is a gathering of LCMS leaders whose work focuses on multiethnic ministry in the United States.

Synod boards hold final meetings of 2024

The LCMS Board for International Mission, Council of Presidents, Board for National Mission and Board of Directors held their regularly scheduled fall meetings in November.

Campus clips: Highlighting teaching excellence

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

Commissioned colloquy manual gets major update

The update includes changes for both colloquy applicants and LCMS districts.

‘Christ Is Risen Indeed’: Theme announced for 2026 convention

The theme is based on 1 Corinthians 15:20–22.

Support the response to wildfires in California

LCMS Disaster Response is walking alongside the Pacific Southwest District and its congregations to assist with the response.

California fires threaten churches, displace members

The fires broke out on Jan. 7, resulting in widespread damage and evacuations.

Youth Ministry receives grant

The grant will support a new program called “Practicing Healthy Youth Ministry,” which will begin by creating a network of 35–40 facilitators across the LCMS.