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.

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.

From the mission field: Seminary has new director

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

District presidents hold first meeting of triennium

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met in St. Louis Sept. 16–19.

Concordia universities to host church work days

Set Apart to Serve is partnering with the Concordia University System on a series of campus church work days in 2024.

BOD welcomes new members, elects Preus chairman

The BOD held its first meeting of the new triennium Sept. 14–15 in St. Louis.

Youth Ministry unveils 2025 Gathering theme

The 2025 Youth Gathering is set for July 19–23, 2025, in New Orleans.

From the mission field: Student to chaplain

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

Campus clips: Synod schools receive, share God’s gifts

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

New crucifix installed, dedicated at LCMS International Center

The crucifix was a gift from Ilona Kuchta in memory of her husband, Dr. Thomas (Tom) W. Kuchta, who served as LCMS chief financial officer from 2001 to 2010.

Loc installed as LCMS chief administrative officer

Felix Loc replaces retiring chief administrative officer Frank Simek.