The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) are collaborating with the LCMS Office of National Mission to help seminarians learn about church planting.
Events
Family ministry is for everyone
On May 5–7, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod held a summit to discuss the future direction of family ministry.
Southern District elects Johnson to third term
The Rev. Eric C. Johnson was elected on the first ballot.
Buss elected to third term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Dr. Allan Buss was elected on the first ballot.
Finnern re-elected in Minnesota North
The Rev. Brady L. Finnern was elected to his second term as district president on the first ballot.
Giving thanks for our teachers
As part of a year of church worker appreciation, the church gives thanks for its teachers.
March on the Arch: St. Louis area Lutherans turn out for life
The need to rally for the pro-life cause has increased in Missouri since Amendment 3 was passed in November 2024.
Connection points: Forming youth in the faith
There are several organizations that walk beside LCMS congregations, families and schools to to help form youth in the Christian faith.
YouthLead: Equipped and eager to share Christ
YouthLead (formerly Lutheran Youth Fellowship) helps teens develop leadership skills that they can use within their congregations and communities.
Call Day is almost here
Both LCMS seminaries are preparing for their annual assignment and call services.
Giving thanks for our church musicians
In April, LCMS congregations and schools are invited to observe Director of Parish Music (DPM) Appreciation.
Registration open for ‘Dying Well in Christ’
“Dying Well in Christ: A Forum on the Church’s Care at Life’s End” is set for July 7–9 on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Missionaries invited to Latin America alumni event
The event, scheduled for Aug. 7–8 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is open to all LCMS missionaries who have served in the Latin America and the Caribbean region.
Mission boards meet via Zoom
The LCMS Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in late January.
Sturzenbecher elected to first term in South Dakota
The LCMS South Dakota District convention was held Feb. 16–18 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Curtis elected to first term in SID
The LCMS Southern Illinois District held its 60th convention Feb. 20–22.
