A recent event in Camarillo, Calif., provided an opportunity for a local Operation Barnabas chapter to use a canopy it developed with assistance from LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces.
Leaders trained for ‘Created Male and Female’ retreats
The retreat model will serve parents whose children struggle with sexual and/or gender identity confusion.
Deaconesses gather for learning, renewal
The 2026 Concordia Deaconess Conference was held this summer in Dublin, Ohio.
PALS facilitators gather for training, collaboration
PALS assists new pastors and their families with the transition from seminary to parish life.
Three leaders installed at International Center
Michelle Bauman, the Rev. Charles Varsogea and the Rev. Daniel Galchutt were installed during daily chapel at the LCMS International Center in July.
Delegates debate, worship, receive Gospel comfort
Christ’s message of Gospel forgiveness was apparent in ways big and small as more than 1,300 delegates — and hundreds more guests, both national and international — descended on downtown Phoenix July 18–23 for the 2026 LCMS convention under the theme “Christ Is Risen Indeed.”
LCMS church planting ‘indebted to Lutheran theology’
LCMS Church Planting’s locally driven, lay-focused approach to church planting was affirmed at the 2026 LCMS convention in Phoenix with the adoption of Resolution 1-07A: “To Increase Church Planting at the Parish Level.”
Global Lutheran leaders: Challenges abound, but Christ’s contentment rules
The 2026 International Church Relations Conference was held in Phoenix July 16–27 to coincide with the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
From the mission field: Children making connections
The LCMS Eurasia region hosted a “Missionary Kids Connect” event in April.
Follow convention news wherever you are
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is set for July 18–23 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
‘Why we gather’: Floor committees draft resolutions for convention
The first issue of ‘Today’s Business’ is now available.
Theology professors gather for ‘the love of God’
Theology professors from the Concordia universities and seminaries gathered in St. Paul, Minn., for three days to learn from and collaborate with one another.
Call Day 2026: An answer to prayer
The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod held their annual assignment and call services on April 28 and 29.
A ‘legacy of permanence’: CSL celebrates 100 years on Clayton campus
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, dedicated its Clayton, Mo., campus on June 13, 1926, with nearly 75,000 people in attendance.
Training prepares youth for congregational leadership
This year’s YouthLead training focused on apologetics.
Teacher appreciation is May 4–8
During the month of May, or anytime, let those who teach know how appreciated they are.
