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.
‘Reporter’ at 50: Reader survey
Readers are invited to take a brief (less than 5-minute) online survey about the official newspaper of the LCMS.
Hurricane Helene response: Initial assessment underway
Multiple LCMS districts and organizations will partner on the response.
A year of church worker appreciation
October kicks off a series of observances showing appreciation to those who serve the church.
‘Reporter’ at 50: New formats, same mission
In the most important way — its mission — the official newspaper of the LCMS has not changed.
From the mission field: Responding to emergencies
The LCMS Office of International Mission allocates funds for unexpected mercy needs in each of its four world regions.