The International Church Relations Conference held its annual meeting Oct. 27–31 in Wittenberg, Germany.
Events
Third missionary cohort of 2025 completes orientation
The missionaries are scheduled to deploy in early 2026.
All Nations Council gathers in St. Louis
The gathering brought together 13 representatives from 10 different ethnic mission societies and ministries around the country.
LEA bids farewell to Laabs, welcomes Wrege
Dr. Thomas Wrege, who succeeds Dr. Jonathan C. Laabs, will begin serving Jan. 1, 2026.
FORO model brings together partners in mission
The FORO (forum) model started in the LCMS Latin America and the Caribbean region as a way to bring together various mission partners around the strategic plan in a particular area.
Lutheran educators gather in St. Louis
Lutheran educators from around the world gathered Oct. 2–4 for the triennial Lutheran Education Association convocation.
Youth ministry facilitators gather for training
The facilitators will work with LCMS congregations as part of a $250,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to develop effective ministry for youth.
Another year of church worker appreciation
Synod staff have compiled a list of church worker appreciation ideas for congregations.
Central Illinois re-elects Mohr
The LCMS Central Illinois District met July 13–15 in Springfield, Ill., for its 61st regular convention.
Taylor elected in Atlantic District
The LCMS Atlantic District met for its 62nd regular convention July 10–11 in Albany, N.Y.
‘Remember, Repent, Rejoice’: Celebrating 125 years of mission work in Latin America
The first LCMS missionary to Latin America went to Brazil in 1900.
New missionaries prepare to deploy
This is the second of three cycles of missionary orientation scheduled to take place this year.
Gathering encourages youth to endure in Christ
The 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering was held July 19–23 in New Orleans under the theme “ENDURE.”
International Mission welcomes new staff
Deaconess Clarion Fritsche serves as manager of mobilization and training, and the Rev. James Baumgartner serves as manager of pastoral missionary recruitment.
Iowa East re-elects Saunders, affirms residential seminaries
The LCMS Iowa District East met for its 42nd regular convention June 27–28 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
