The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is set for July 18–23 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Harrison elected to sixth term as LCMS president
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was elected after receiving more than 50% of the votes on the third ballot.
Herweck to lead Concordia Plans
Kevin Herweck follows former CPS chief executive officer Jim Sanft, who recently retired.
‘Why we gather’: Floor committees draft resolutions for convention
The first issue of ‘Today’s Business’ is now available.
Synod presidential election to require third ballot
The candidates whose names will stand in the runoff election are the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, the Rev. Dr. Joel D. Biermann and the Rev. Benjamin T. Ball.
Synod presidential election enters runoff
The initial round of voting in the election for president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) was not conclusive, and a runoff will be required.
Call Day 2026: An answer to prayer
The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod held their annual assignment and call services on April 28 and 29.
Application window open for LCEF sabbatical scholarships
The scholarships are available to ordained and commissioned church workers.
Historic KFUO tower removed from seminary campus
The main impetus for the tower’s removal is the launch of a major, multi-year update and expansion on the Concordia Seminary campus.
2026 LCMS convention: Candidate Q&A available
The five candidates for president were asked to respond to six questions developed by LCMS Communications.
Task force report on electoral circuit parameters now available
The task force was created by the 2023 LCMS convention’s adoption of Resolution 9-06A.
Finnish Lutherans convicted of ‘hate speech’ by Finland Supreme Court
The Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland, and Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a member of the Finnish Parliament, were previously acquitted by the Helsinki Court of Appeal.
Webinar explores missionary service for spouses, families
The webinar will take place on Saturday, April 18, 9–10 a.m. Central time.
SLED expands to early childhood
The School Leadership Development Project, or SLED, exists to identify, recruit and equip educators to serve as leaders in their schools.
Candidates announced for Synod president, first and regional vice-presidents
The nominations processes for the offices of president, first vice-president and regional vice-presidents for the 2026 LCMS convention have been completed.
Necessary conversations: The church parsonage
Some LCMS parsonages are not maintained as well as they should be.
