On July 20, the Rev. Mark Schroeder, president of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, talked about the history of the WELS and 12 years of discussions with the LCMS.
National Offering tops $740,000 to ‘Tell the Next Generation’
The 2026–2029 National Offering will support ongoing domestic work to share the Good News of Jesus Christ among families, young people and children.
Joining the Lord’s mission: Summer ‘Engage’
Thanks be to God that He uses all things — even imperfect people — to accomplish His purposes.
Spring ‘Engage’: Connecting people to Christ’s church
The Spring 2026 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ includes an article about University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, which is helping students stay connected to God’s Word while they are in school.
Winter ‘Engage’: God’s mission everywhere
This issue features stories about engaging youth in the faith, caring for refugees and forming deaconesses for service to the church.
FORO model brings together partners in mission
The FORO (forum) model started in the LCMS Latin America and the Caribbean region as a way to bring together various mission partners around the strategic plan in a particular area.
First FORO held in South Africa
Watch for more in an upcoming issue of Lutherans Engage the World.
Fall ‘Engage’: God’s eternal family
The Fall issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.
‘Lutherans Engage’: Quiet and humble service
The Summer 2025 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.
Spring ‘Engage’: Clinging to Christ’s promises
The Spring issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ shows God’s care for His people through times good and bad.
YouthLead: Equipped and eager to share Christ
YouthLead (formerly Lutheran Youth Fellowship) helps teens develop leadership skills that they can use within their congregations and communities.
‘More than a songbook’: An Indonesian Lutheran hymnal
In November 2024, the Buku Ibadah Lutheran (Lutheran Worship Book) was dedicated during a pastors’ conference in Indonesia.
Winter ‘Engage’: Christ’s light during trials
The issue highlights ways that God comes to His people at their most difficult times.
‘To worship Christ’: Nourishing the faithful in Japan
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.
