Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.
From the mission field: Serving as regional business manager
Sean McHugh serves as business manager for the LCMS Eurasia region.
February ‘LW’: Weathering a pastoral vacancy
The February issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ explores how congregations can weather vacancies while clinging to Christ.
Mohr indicted by federal grand jury
A federal grand jury found reasonable cause to indict Michael Mohr.
Update on Mohr roster status
A pastoral letter from President Harrison regarding the suspension and resignation of Michael Mohr from the ordained roster of the LCMS.
False report in St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has released a false story about the LCMS president.
Lutheran Academic Standards near completion
The standards, which were called for by the 2023 LCMS convention, offer guidance for integrating Lutheran identity into the teaching of history, English/language arts, science, mathematics and fine arts.
Read ‘Book of Concord’ online for free
The new website makes the foundational writings of the Lutheran confessors available to all on a user-friendly, digital platform.
Family Ministry releases new resources
The resources include materials for family devotions and Bible study.
Pastoral response from President Harrison regarding reported clergy abuse in Illinois
A pastoral letter from the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, in response to events in the Central Illinois District.
‘Gospel at the center’: LCMS Disaster Response update
Over the last three years, LCMS Disaster Response has awarded almost $3.5 million in domestic grants and more than $1 million in grants to assist global partner churches.
Youth Gathering survey reflects teens’ faith, concerns
The survey has been conducted at every Gathering since the first one in 1980.
Road to convention: Overtures and reports
The deadline to submit an overture for the 2026 convention is Feb. 28.
Third annual district forum held in St. Louis
The 48 district leaders in attendance represented 31 LCMS districts.
Skovgaard appointed to Praesidium
Skovgaard serves as LCMS sixth vice-president, representing the Great Lakes Region.
Winter ‘Engage’: God’s mission everywhere
This issue features stories about engaging youth in the faith, caring for refugees and forming deaconesses for service to the church.