Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
‘Partners in ministry’: LCEF holds annual meeting
The meeting was the first under a streamlined representational structure.
Specialized Spiritual Care offers visitation course
The course will run online from Jan. 6 through June 23.
Registration open for 2025 Youth Gathering
The Gathering will take place July 19–23, 2025, in New Orleans, under the theme ENDURE.
CUS meets, visits Concordia University Chicago
The Concordia University System conducted an informal visit to the campus of Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., Sept. 16–17.
CTCR meets under new leadership, approves ‘Mission and Ministry’ document
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations met Oct. 3–4 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.
Debt relief for the church’s workers
MinistryFOCUS offers grants to pastors, teachers, directors of Christian education and other rostered LCMS church workers.
Campus clips: Concordias receive honors, launch new programs
Updates from LCMS universities, seminaries and campus ministries.
Heimer installed as manager of All Nations Ministry
Prior to serving at the LCMS International Center, Heimer ministered for 28 years on the U.S./Mexico border.
Synod boards hold fall meetings
The LCMS Board of Directors, Council of Presidents, Board for International Mission and Board for National Mission held their regularly scheduled meetings in August and September.
Campus clips: Confessing the faith on campus and beyond
Updates from LCMS campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Church worker appreciation continues
In October, the LCMS honors pastors, deaconesses, directors of family life ministry, directors of Christian outreach, and directors of church ministries.
Hurricane Helene: Amid heartache, abiding peace
As Hurricane Milton threatens, recovery from Hurricane Helene continues.
Rajek installed as OIM executive director
Rajek previously served as director of the LCMS Eurasia region.
