The LCMS Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in late January.
Events
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.
‘His is the victory’: Lutherans confess Christ at March for Life
The 2025 National March for Life in Washington, D.C., was the third since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.
Chepulis elected to first term in North Dakota
The Rev. Mark A. Chepulis was elected president of the LCMS North Dakota District during the district’s 60th convention.
Vinovskis re-elected in SELC
The Rev. Waldemar R. Vinovskis was elected to his third term as district president at the district’s 20th convention.
Youth Gathering planning nears fruition
Gathering registration is open until May 29, with the rate increasing March 4.
Education leaders gather in Savannah
The group meets annually to discuss matters of interest and concern regarding Lutheran education and youth ministry.
District representatives meet for mutual sharing, encouragement
Topics included worker wellness, church planting, evangelism and outreach, and equipping and encouraging smaller congregations.
Registration open for 2025 Youth Gathering
The Gathering will take place July 19–23, 2025, in New Orleans, under the theme ENDURE.
KFUO Radio celebrates 100 years of sharing the Gospel
Around 200 people gathered in St. Louis on Oct. 12 to mark the anniversary.
International Church Relations Conference: Planting a flower in the gate of hell
The group gathered Oct. 21–25 in Wittenberg, Germany.
Synod boards hold fall meetings
The LCMS Board of Directors, Council of Presidents, Board for International Mission and Board for National Mission held their regularly scheduled meetings in August and September.
Registration open for YouthLead training
The annual event is set for March 8–11, 2025, in St. Louis.
Church worker appreciation continues
In October, the LCMS honors pastors, deaconesses, directors of family life ministry, directors of Christian outreach, and directors of church ministries.
‘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.
