The gathering brought together 13 representatives from 10 different ethnic mission societies and ministries around the country.
New This Week
‘Together as Synod’ gifts support areas of greatest opportunity
Every undesignated gift to the LCMS bolsters domestic and international efforts to give a bold witness, show mercy and live life together as children of God.
November ‘LW’: Witnessing to Christ
The November issue of The Lutheran Witness is all about mission.
LEA bids farewell to Laabs, welcomes Wrege
Dr. Thomas Wrege, who succeeds Dr. Jonathan C. Laabs, will begin serving Jan. 1, 2026.
Campus clips: Concordias break ground, announce new partnerships
Updates from LCMS schools, universities, campus ministries and seminaries.
BOD, COP, mission boards hold fall meetings
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Directors, Council of Presidents and Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in St. Louis in August and September.
Pastoral Formation Committee releases SMP document
The document expresses policy requirements aimed at providing clarity for the continuation of the Specific Ministry Pastor program.
Congregational tool assists Synod’s connection with youth
Recently, a new online form was released that makes the annual reporting process simpler, more efficient and more secure.
Around the Synod: News from LCMS entities
News from Lutheran Federal Credit Union, Lutheran Church Extension Fund and the LCMS Foundation.
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.
New RSO carries on Bethesda legacy
Bethesda Lutheran Disability Ministries became a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in May.
Fall ‘Engage’: God’s eternal family
The Fall issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.
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.
Campus clips: Milestones and more
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.