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.

Prison ministry: Mercy for ‘the least of these’

The 2024 Prison Ministry Coordinators Conference was held April 15–16 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

Reporter at 50: The introduction of full color

Reporter, the official newspaper of the LCMS, began using full-color photos in the mid-2000s.

Concordia Plans unveils new mental health resource

The resources offers expanded mental health solutions with an enhanced Employee Assistance Program.

Disaster assessment underway after tornado outbreak

The Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, director of LCMS Disaster Response, is currently visiting the region.

Campus clips: Learning for all ages

Updates from LCMS day schools, LCMS U chapters, universities and seminaries.

Worker wellness coalition meets for sharing, planning

The Ministerial Care Coalition gathered in Florida March 3–5.

Hybrid conference a ‘joyful conversation’ about stewardship

There is no cost to attend the conference, which offers both online and in-person options.

Campus ministry staff to gather in May

The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference is set for May 29–30 at Luther Memorial Chapel in Shorewood, Wis.

From the mission field: Building community in Puerto Rico

Late last year, a short-term volunteer team traveled to Puerto Rico to assist with a building project in Mayaguez.

Reporter at 50: From newsletter to newspaper

Celebrating 50 years of Reporter, the official newspaper of the LCMS.

Campus clips: DCEs, counselors and pharmacists

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

‘Anchored in Christ’: Finding hope during trials

The Anchored in Christ curriculum offers the hope, comfort and peace of Christ during times of disaster and other crises.

Lutherans offer Christ’s comfort after Iowa school shooting

Two LCMS congregations joined with two LCMS Recognized Service Organizations to provide Gospel hope and healing to the suffering.

Schiebel grant program supports black, inner-urban context

The grant program is funded by the Rev. Dr. William A. Schiebel Endowment.

CUS board continues work under new structure

The Concordia University System Board of Directors met Jan. 31–Feb. 1.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ establishes advisory council

The council consists of a cross-section of LCMS stakeholders who will meet approximately three times per year.