In addition to more funding, the matching grant program now has expanded eligibility.
Curriculum helps teach children about international mission
A new edition of Missions Unpacked for Kids, produced by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Short-Term Mission unit, is now available.
Day of Thanksgiving celebrates missionaries
The Aug. 18 event recognized alumni missionaries and sent first-time missionaries to the mission field.
Two resolutions on Structure and Administration pass, one fails
Delegates amend two Synod Bylaws and reject a resolution to form a task force to study moving to a four-year convention cycle.
Delegates unanimously pass three resolutions on mercy
The resolutions call for raising awareness of human trafficking, encouraging pastoral care for those who suffer from mental illness, and giving thanks for LCMS Disaster Response’s faithful work.
LCMS convention adopts eight resolutions on structure and administration
The resolutions clarify multi-parish representation at conventions, fix various glitches in the convention Handbook and clarify Synod Bylaws.
Synod convention calls for new Lutheran academic standards
Delegates also adopted resolutions that commend Lutheran schools, address church worker student debt, encourage family devotions and recommend youth ministry resources.
LCMS convention encourages building a culture of life
On July 30, the Synod in convention passed a resolution supporting efforts to promote a culture of life and made an announcement about the Million Dollar Life Match.
Chapel Talks: Connecting students to Christ
The 2023–2024 edition of Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools is now available.
Seminary students receive first calls, assignments
The services were held on the two seminary campuses, on April 24–25 and May 18 in Fort Wayne, and on April 26 in St. Louis.
Lutherans march for life in Illinois
The Illinois March for Life, formerly the March for Life Chicago, was moved to the Illinois capital this year.
Synod celebrates longtime servants Miller and Stroh
Krista Miller and Ross Stroh worked for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for a combined total of 55 years.
LCMS groups respond to Selma tornado
The Jan. 12 tornado was part of a larger storm system that affected dozens of counties in Alabama and Georgia.
Synod bids farewell to Knehans, Lohman
Barb Knehans worked for the Synod for over 43 years and Jim Lohman for nearly 21 years.
Volunteer in 2023: Register for a summer Servant Event
LCMS congregations, summer camps and Recognized Service Organizations across the country will host Servant Events from May through August.
‘Making Disciples for Life’: Staying awake in a world asleep
The Making Disciples for Life fall conference took place Oct. 10–12 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.
