The Rev. Dr. Daniel Jastram is the only missionary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod currently serving in Japan.
‘Reporter’ at 50: A conversation with Joe Isenhower Jr.
As the Synod’s official newspaper celebrates its 50th anniversary, a former managing editor takes a look back.
Fall ‘Engage’: Gospel for all times
The Fall 2024 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ explores how Lutherans are sharing the Gospel in both good times and bad.
Concordia University System regents gather for training
The training was mandated by the Synod in convention.
Summer ‘Engage’: Mercy for neighbor
Among other stories, the issue introduces the “By the Mercies of God” accountability campaign.
‘By the Mercies of God’: Putting the church’s gifts to work
Stories of mercy provide a small glimpse of how the generosity of God’s people is making a difference around the world.
Following where God leads: Spring ‘Engage’
The Spring 2024 issue of Lutherans Engage the World shares stories about Lutherans who have had unusual and exciting opportunities to share the Gospel.
‘More than just the building’: Restoring a church in Panama
Due to a series of catastrophic events, the sanctuary of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Balboa, Panama, had become unusable.
Winter ‘Engage’: God equips His people
The issue highlights a few of the ways that God is calling His people to serve in unique contexts — both in the U.S. and around the world.
Fall ‘Engage’: Doing good to everyone
The Fall 2023 issue of Lutherans Engage the World shows how Lutherans are doing good — for residents of retirement communities, for children in Kenya, for homeowners in need of a little extra help, and in many other ways.
Schulz joins staff of Mission Central
On Aug. 28, the Rev. Steven Schulz was installed as Mission Central pastoral advisor and visitor host.
OIM presentations highlight three-fold approach to mission work
The series of four presentations on the Synod’s international mission efforts explain the OIM’s emphasis on spreading the Gospel, planting Lutheran churches and showing mercy.
International church leaders gather at convention for first Church Relations forum
The International Church Relations Forum offered more than 40 international church leaders the opportunity for study, discussion and fellowship during the 2023 LCMS convention.
Convention adopts seven International Witness resolutions
The resolutions from Floor Committee 2 address the Alliance Missionary Program, independent international congregations and the FORO model, among other things.
‘Lutherans Engage’: Serving refugees in Germany
Lutherans around the world continue to find new and unexpected ways to serve their neighbor.
Spring ‘Engage’: The Word at work
The Spring 2023 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ gives a glimpse of how the Word of God is at work in the United States and around the world.
