This multi-article series will explore issues facing all institutions of higher education, but especially our Concordia universities.
Council of Presidents: February update
During its February meeting, the COP heard from a number of key groups and discussed an array of programs pertaining to congregational life in the LCMS.
Illinois ‘Homeschool Act’ has parents, schools concerned
The presidents of the three LCMS districts in Illinois have issued a joint letter sharing the concerns with members of LCMS churches and schools.
District representatives meet for mutual sharing, encouragement
Topics included worker wellness, church planting, evangelism and outreach, and equipping and encouraging smaller congregations.
KFUO Radio celebrates 100 years of sharing the Gospel
Around 200 people gathered in St. Louis on Oct. 12 to mark the anniversary.
International Church Relations Conference: Planting a flower in the gate of hell
The group gathered Oct. 21–25 in Wittenberg, Germany.
Summit considers blessings, challenges of smaller congregations
The summit is one outcome of 2023 Resolution 1–02A, which calls for aiding small congregations and multi-congregation pastors and parishes.
June/July ‘Witness’: The Book of Acts
This issue of LW contains an overview of the first Christian community and how its members interacted together as the Body of Christ.
Placements, pastoral formation headline COP meeting
The COP met in both St. Louis and Fort Wayne to facilitate participation in the call and placement services at the two LCMS seminaries.
Translation leaders gather for National Offering ‘summit’
The National Offering will support the ongoing translation of solid Lutheran resources into languages other than English.
Starting the conversation: April ‘Lutheran Witness’
The April issue of The Lutheran Witness takes up the topic of chaste community.
Buoyed by hope: March ‘Lutheran Witness’
The March issue is about the hope we have in Christ.
‘The righteous shall live by faith’: Planting a Lutheran church in Rome
As interest in Lutheran teaching has increased in Italy, the LCMS has sought to respond.
Sanctified by the Word: COP, BOD hold separate, combined meetings
At the joint session, each group shared updates and answered questions from the other group that will set the stage for further cooperation.
January ‘Witness’: God giving to us
The January issue of The Lutheran Witness walks readers through the worship service of the Lutheran church.
