As part of its work, the Pastoral Formation Committee has regularly sought input from LCMS laity, pastors and church leaders.
Celebrate church musicians on April 26
This month, LCMS congregations and schools are invited to observe Director of Parish Music Appreciation.
Family Ministry holds summit on men in the church
Participants discussed the challenges men face and the opportunities they have to be leaders in their congregations, homes and communities.
Seminaries announce Call Day plans
The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod have announced plans for their annual assignment and call services.
LCMS U: A home away from home
In February, University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, held its annual retreat at Camp Lone Star.
DCEs hold biennial gathering
An award ceremony honoring DCEs for outstanding service was held during the conference.
Webinar explores missionary service for spouses, families
The webinar will take place on Saturday, April 18, 9–10 a.m. Central time.
Third annual district forum held in St. Louis
The 48 district leaders in attendance represented 31 LCMS districts.
Created Male and Female Task Force wraps up work
The task force will report on its work, which began in 2019, to the 2026 LCMS convention.
School and church leaders discuss tax credit potential
The roundtable was hosted in Washington, D.C., by the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty.
National Lutheran Schools Week will ‘make a joyful noise’
National Lutheran Schools Week will take place Jan. 25–31, 2026.
‘True unity’: Lutheran church bodies meet in Germany
The International Church Relations Conference held its annual meeting Oct. 27–31 in Wittenberg, Germany.
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.
