Sarah Reinsel

Staff editor and writer for LCMS Communications

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Sarah Reinsel is a staff editor and writer for LCMS Communications.

‘Unbelievable’ loss: Historic First Lutheran finds strength in God, church

The Eaton fire is the second most destructive wildfire in California history.

‘Holding to God’s promises’: Wildfires in California

No congregation or school of the LCMS has burned down, but members of many LCMS churches were affected.

New lay missionaries prepare to deploy

One of the new missionaries will serve in Asia, and the others will serve in Latin America.

Historic Trinity Milwaukee goes ‘home’ for Reformation

On Oct. 31, 2024, the congregation of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, worshiped in the church sanctuary for the first time since a devastating four-alarm fire in May 2018.

‘Holding fast to the Word’: Bruss installed as CTSFW president

The Rev. Dr. Jon S. Bruss succeeds the Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., who recently retired as CTSFW president.

Video series explains Christianity in multiple languages

The series is currently available in Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish and English.

A ‘wall of water’: Iowa floods strike three LCMS congregations

A response to the June 22 flooding is underway.

‘God is with them’: Wildfire response in Chile

Over the past few months, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has followed through with its strategic disaster response plan for the area.

Brazil flood response continues

Earlier this year, unprecedented floods destroyed property and displaced thousands of people in the Rio Grande do Sul region in Brazil.

YouthLead: Finding identity in Christ

Youth leaders gathered for training Feb. 29–March 3 at the Pallottine Renewal Center in St. Louis.

Response plan underway in Chile

The plan includes providing 40,000 meals to underserved families in Viña del Mar.

Wildfires in Chile: LCMS offers aid and Gospel comfort

The February wildfires are the worst natural disaster to strike Chile since the 2010 earthquake and tsunami.

Gathering Ambassadors serve ‘essential’ role

The deadline for applications to serve at the 2025 Gathering is March 15.

National Mission hosts districts for sharing, collaboration

The gathering was intended to strengthen the partnership among the Synod and its districts.

Specialized Care expands endorsement options

Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry supports church workers serving in specialized settings such as hospitals, prisons or senior living communities.

Million Dollar Life Match adds another million

In addition to more funding, the matching grant program now has expanded eligibility.