Delegates to 2023 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) passed Resolution 5-08A, “To Affirm In-Person Communion,” by a vote of 842 to 140 (or 85.74%).
LCMS recognizes broken fellowship with Japan Lutheran Church
For only the second time in its history, the LCMS recognized that it is no longer in fellowship with another church body.
Synod convention welcomes new partners in proclaiming the Gospel
The LCMS acknowledges or declares full fellowship with five international church bodies in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Summer ‘Lutheran Witness’ previews convention
Most important, readers will be reminded of Christ and Him crucified for the sins of the world.
Marks of the church: May ‘LW’
The seven marks of the church help identify faithful Lutheran churches around the world.
April ‘Lutheran Witness’: Three estates
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ guide and direct the entire life of the Christian.
March ‘Lutheran Witness’: Reaching the ‘Nones’
The fastest-growing religious group in the United States is those who, when asked about their religious preference, mark “none.”
God’s care for soul and mind: February ‘Witness’
The issue includes the story of the Rev. Michael Kasting’s journey navigating the fatigue and challenges of caring for his wife, Sue, after her diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
January ‘Witness’: Life after Roe
The January issue offers a broad array of articles to help you and your congregation think about pro-life opportunities.
‘Behold the Man’: December LW
The December issue of The Lutheran Witness explores how Lutheran anthropology informs and directs our lives here and in the life to come.
November ‘LW’: A blessed existence with Christ
The November issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ will help you understand what God’s Word says about eternal life.
September ‘Witness’: 500 years of Luther’s New Testament
Luther’s translation of the Bible into the vernacular had a profound influence on the Reformation and the German language.
August ‘Witness’: The inerrancy of God’s Word
The August issue of The Lutheran Witness takes up the question of seeming contradictions in the Bible.
Summer edition of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ addresses topic of war
Before beginning any discussion of war, we need to fix our eyes firmly on Jesus.
May ‘Witness’: Understanding the Ascension
Ascension Day is an oft-forgotten feast, but its restoration in the life of the congregation will serve God’s people well.
April ‘Witness’: History of the LCMS
The April issue offers a small peek into the history of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
