Open to both pastors and laity, the event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16–17, at Camp Okoboji in Milford, Iowa.
Position announcement: Editor, ‘The Lutheran Witness’
LCMS Communications seeks applicants for the position of managing editor.
Official notice: Biographical Synopses & Statements of Nominees (BSSN) update
Updates to the booklet containing information about nominees.
Positions (July 2019)
Positions are available at Concordia University Texas, Austin, Texas.
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (July 2019)
A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Official notice: Colloquies (July 2019)
A listing of those who have completed — or submitted applications for — teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.
Items wanted, available (July 2019)
Available this month are children’s choir robes, chancel furnishings and more.
June/July ‘Witness’ all about convention
At the heart of the issue is a “Meet the Candidates” section that includes an in-depth Q&A in which each of the candidates shares his perspective on key issues and challenges facing the LCMS.
RSO update (June 2019)
A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed and those whose RSO status has been removed.
Participate in the Youth Gathering from afar
If you can’t attend the Gathering, you can still follow along through these online channels.
Campus clips – Outstanding educators, expanding programs
News from LCMS colleges and universities.
From the mission field – Sri Lanka
LCMS missionary to Sri Lanka Rev. Steven Mahlburg reports on the terrorist attacks that occurred in the country on Easter Sunday.
LCEF reaches $100 million investment milestone
In October, Lutheran Church Extension Fund rolled out a 40-month note with a goal of reaching $100 million in new investments. The goal was met in less than four months.
LCMS presidential election: Candidate Q&A
Nominees for LCMS president share joys, concerns and hopes for the Synod.
2019 LCMS National Disaster Conference set for Oct. 2–4
Registration is open for the 2019 LCMS Disaster Response Conference. Join us Oct. 2–4 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, to learn about being “Joy:fully Lutheran in Midst of Disaster.”
