LCMS U: A home away from home

In February, University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, held its annual retreat at Camp Lone Star.

March ‘Witness’ explores doctrine of vocation

Martin Luther considered every God-given role in a Christian’s life as a part of his or her calling.

DCEs hold biennial gathering

An award ceremony honoring DCEs for outstanding service was held during the conference.

The sanctuary of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dallas was severely damaged by a fire on Jan. 29. (St. Paul Lutheran Church)
‘We will get up’: St. Paul, Dallas, damaged by fire

St. Paul’s sanctuary and furnishings were completely destroyed by a fire the evening of Jan. 29.

Grandparents have a major role in forming and recruiting future pastors, teachers, DCEs, deaconesses and other full-time church workers.
‘Set Apart to Serve’: The blessing of grandparents

Grandparents have a major role in forming and recruiting future pastors, teachers, DCEs, deaconesses and other full-time church workers.

Campus clips: Music and sports in focus

Updates from LCMS schools, universities and seminaries.

Mission boards prepare for convention

The LCMS Boards for International Mission (BIM) and National Mission (BNM) met via Zoom on Jan. 28 and 29, respectively.

Webinar explores missionary service for spouses, families

The webinar will take place on Saturday, April 18, 9–10 a.m. Central time.

SLED expands to early childhood

The School Leadership Development Project, or SLED, exists to identify, recruit and equip educators to serve as leaders in their schools.

Candidates announced for Synod president, first and regional vice-presidents

The nominations processes for the offices of president, first vice-president and regional vice-presidents for the 2026 LCMS convention have been completed.

Road to convention: Lining up convention business

Part 3 of a series by LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias about the 2026 LCMS convention.

Convention Bible study now available

Through the study’s six lessons, participants will explore the theme of the upcoming Synod convention.

‘Dear Mom and Dad’: Considering the pastoral ministry
‘Dear Mom and Dad’: Considering the pastoral ministry

A letter that a young man considering the pastoral ministry might write to his parents.

Members of Laudamus and of the St. Louis Lutheran Chorale sing during a hymn festival at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL), in March 2025. (CSL)
Campus clips: Collaboration, service and a tuition guarantee

Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.

Sean McHugh, business manager for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Eurasia region, completed missionary orientation with his wife, Hanna, in November 2025.
From the mission field: Serving as regional business manager

Sean McHugh serves as business manager for the LCMS Eurasia region.

The Lutheran Witness — February 2026 — Vacancies
February ‘LW’: Weathering a pastoral vacancy

The February issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ explores how congregations can weather vacancies while clinging to Christ.