This article is the third in a series observing Hispanic Heritage Month.
Juan de Frías, Lutheran martyr of Venezuela
This article is the second in a series observing Hispanic Heritage Month.
Spanish ‘Lutheran Hymnal’ to debut soon
The rollout of the hymnal will involve 14 countries in Latin America.
PALS facilitators gather for learning, support
PALS, or Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support, is an ongoing effort of the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education to help new pastors and their wives transition from seminary through the first three years of ministry.
Lutheran camps enjoy return to ‘normal’
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way Lutheran camps operated in 2020, but it did not prevent them from carrying out their mission “to show people the hope they have in Jesus Christ.”
Finnish bishop charged over biblical teaching on human sexuality
The charges stem from a 2004 booklet published by Luther Foundation Finland.
‘Coast to Coast’: Virtual concert unites Lutherans in song
In March, more than 3,000 people from across the United States joined together for a virtual concert event that featured the music ensembles of Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., and Sheboygan Lutheran High School in Sheboygan, Wis.
Finnish Lutherans declare fellowship with LCMS
The decision came during the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland’s annual meeting, held on Nov. 14, 2020.
CUW offers new church ministries degree program
The director of church ministries (DCM) position was added to the LCMS Minister of Religion—Commissioned roster by the 2019 Synod convention.
COVID-19 impacts international mission field
Mission field updates from Cambodia and Kenya.
Concordia, Texas, offers new online health degrees
The Master of Public Health is a competency-based graduate program, and the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care is a degree advancement program for registered respiratory therapists.
International Lutheran Council responds to COVID-19 with practical care and the Gospel
The International Lutheran Council is a global association of confessional Lutheran church bodies, including the LCMS.
‘Sent to Serve’: New ‘Chapel Talks’ resource now available
The 2020–21 “Chapel Talks” contains 43 devotions — one for each week of the school year — plus services for the beginning and ending of the school year and for Christmas.
Campus clips – Coronavirus, commencements and more
News from LCMS colleges, universities and seminaries.
Jesus Is Lord Mission crosses $3 million in giving to international mission
The milestone was reached with JILM’s recent gift of $40,000 for LCMS mission and ministry work in Sri Lanka, Russia and Romania.
LCMS colleges and seminaries serve students and communities during pandemic
During the COVID-19 shutdown, the Synod’s institutions of higher learning are looking for ways to help while following government-imposed safety mandates.
