Due to the events surrounding COVID-19, some LCMS missionaries have returned to the states at this time, but the vast majority remain in the field.
Daniel Preus named interim president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Preus began serving on July 1 and will continue until a new president takes office.
New ‘Making Disciples for Life’ Bible studies to address wide range of topics
The Bible studies are particularly suited to the difficulties of COVID-19.
Shutdowns offer LCMS schools new opportunities to serve
Among other efforts, LCMS schools assisted by making and delivering face shields; collecting food, cash and other supplies; and providing temporary educational solutions for those far from home.
LCMS Locator has new look, features
The LCMS Locator, found at the top of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s home page at lcms.org or at locator.lcms.org, is intended primarily to connect people to local ministries.
CTCR releases Addendum to ‘Communion and Covid-19’ opinion
The Addendum is titled, “One little word can fell him: Ten reasons to question whether ‘online Communion’ is ‘truly good, right and salutary.’”
Soldiers of the Cross—Amplified grants aid rostered and non-rostered church workers
The Synod’s long-time Soldiers of the Cross grant assistance program has been “amplified” so that not only those workers who are on the Synod’s roster, but also lay workers in LCMS churches, schools and organizations, may apply for assistance.
Life Ministry has new director
Deaconess Tiffany Manor has accepted a call from the LCMS Office of National Mission to serve as director of LCMS Life Ministry.
Concordia Seminary calls 11th president in 181-year history
The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. is prayerfully considering the call, which was issued on May 16.
Pastoral Ed holds church worker recruitment meeting, publishes pastoral formation ‘white paper’
The measures grew out of Resolution 6-01, passed at the 2019 LCMS convention in Tampa, Fla.
Coronavirus stimulus includes ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ to assist small businesses, including religious nonprofits
On April 2, the U.S. Small Business Administration confirmed that tax-exempt nonprofits such as churches are eligible to apply.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund partners with Synod to assist church workers during pandemic
As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the LCMS will use Soldiers of the Cross as one means to continue to assist LCMS church workers and their families.
‘We tremble not, we fear no ill’: As COVID-19 spreads, the Word of God remains
To abide by social distancing guidelines, many LCMS churches are offering online-only services.
Still time to register for April ‘Making Disciples for Life’ conference
The next regional gathering of ‘Making Disciples for Life’ will take place April 17–18 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
‘Mission Field: USA’ partners with the LCMS Southeastern District to bring Christ’s Gospel to Baltimore
As part of ‘Mission Field: Baltimore,’ the Rev. Martin and Kathy Schultheis will serve the community of Sandtown-Winchester.
Concordia, Portland to close after spring semester
The announcement came on Feb. 10 following a resolution approved by the CUP Board of Regents on Feb. 7.
