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.

Colloquy committee provides certification path for graduates of disaffirmed, discontinued programs

The new path is one outcome of Resolution 7-04B, adopted in 2023 by the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

DOXOLOGY honors Yahnke, celebrates 15 years

DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, was developed to train pastors in theologically sound strategies for caring for their own mental health as well as that of their flock. 

LCMS, ELS, WELS hold annual informal meeting

Representatives of the three church bodies met in Florida in December.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ curriculum open for school preorders

After the initial launch period for schools, the curriculum will be made available Synodwide.

Singing the Bible’s hymnal: Worship institute spotlights psalter

Registration is now open for the 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.

Campus clips: Music, honors, study and travel

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

From the mission field: Helping Chinese speakers in Singapore

The Rev. Dr. Michael Paul was invited by the Lutheran Church in Singapore to teach the new Chinese translation of Lutheranism 101.

CTCR releases end-of-life update, begins work of new triennium

The new report follows and expands on the CTCR’s previous work on end-of-life issues.

A new look for ‘Reporter’

In conjunction with its upcoming 50th anniversary, ‘Reporter’ unveils a new masthead.

Black Clergy Caucus celebrates past, looks to future

The theme of the Black Clergy Caucus Fall Conference was “Empowering and Advancing the Next Generation.”

From our table to yours: Reporter staff shares favorite recipes

Merry Christmas from the staff of Reporter.

Synod boards hold fall meetings

Summaries of the recent meetings of the COP, BOD, BNM and BIM.

Set Apart to Serve hosts deaconess program leaders

The gathering included leaders from LCMS institutions that certify LCMS deaconesses.

National Mission offers life grant application training

The training will provide helpful guidance in applying for a Million Dollar Life Match grant.

‘The Lord is near’: Maui fire recovery continues

The Maui response exemplifies the Synod working together to help a Lutheran church and school be the light of Christ in their community.

Campus clips: Celebrating scholars of all ages

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.