On Tuesday afternoon, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in convention unanimously approved Res. 5-02, thus laying the groundwork for a full recognition of fellowship with Lutheran Mission–Australia.
‘We are not alone’: Kenya’s archbishop greets LCMS convention
The Rev. Joseph Ochola Omolo, archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya, addressed the LCMS in convention on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, expressing solidarity and offering words of encouragement and appreciation to the assembled delegates.
LCMS endorses fellowship with Evangelical Lutheran Christian Church of Bolivia
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in convention formally endorsed LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison’s May 2025 recognition of altar and pulpit fellowship with the Evangelical Lutheran Christian Church of Bolivia.
Synod elects regents for CSL, CUC, CUI, CUNE
Floor Committee 11 oversaw the election of regents to the boards of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL); Concordia University Chicago (CUC); Concordia University Irvine (CUI); and Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE).
Floor Committee 11 wraps up elections with CUS regents, Commission on Worship
On the morning of July 21, the Synod in convention elected a total of 15 people to serve on four different boards or commissions.
Synod elects members to BNM, BIM, CTCR, CHI
On the morning of July 21, the Synod in convention elected a total of 15 people to serve on four different boards or commissions.
Synod elects CPH, LCEF, Foundation, CUS, CTSFW board members
Floor Committee 11 enjoyed a full session on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, as it administered elections for members of several boards.
Sias elected to fourth term; BOD welcomes new member
Delegates elected the Synod secretary and four members to the LCMS Board of Directors on July 20.
LCMS ‘simply the best thing going’: Harrison calls Synod in convention to love and unity
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison’s report to the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 19 in Phoenix emphasized the joy of the resurrection; the hope of the Gospel; and the need for repentance, forgiveness and brotherly love in the church’s life together.
Lange re-elected first vice-president; Espinosa joins Praesidium
Elections for LCMS first vice-president and regional vice-presidents were held July 19.
April ‘Lutheran Witness’ looks to the cross
The Lent/Easter issue features a walk through St. Matthew’s account of the Passion and an in-depth examination of “apologetics under the cross.”
February ‘Witness’ asks, ‘Who is my neighbor?’
The issue explores how Lutherans show God’s love by working to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those around them.
January’s ‘Witness’: Magazine on a ‘Mission’
The Epiphany issue, “Light for All Nations,” examines a range of topics relating to missions and evangelism.
December ‘Lutheran Witness’ celebrates — and possibly ruins? — Christmas
Among other topics, the issue considers how Christians’ observance of Christmas may sometimes serve to distract rather than enrich their celebration of Christ’s birth.
