A damaging storm system went through parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky on May 16.
New This Week
‘Come and see’: Preaching the Word in Spain
The LCMS Office of International Mission is seeking ways to expand the alliance missionary program in Spain and around the world.
‘The Gospel must be preached’: Call Day 2025
Over a three-day period, April 28–30, both LCMS seminaries held their call and placement services.
COP meets during Call Week
The multiple-day meeting included travel to the two LCMS seminaries to attend call and assignment services.
Obituary: Dr. Vijayasekaran ‘Viji’ George, former president of Concordia College New York
Dr. Vijayasekaran George died on Feb. 19 at the age of 73.
Book honors former Synod vice-president
The book was a dream of the Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., who died before he could finish it.
CNH elects Lange to third term
The LCMS California-Nevada-Hawaii District met in convention May 15–17 in Sacramento, Calif.
Briefs filed in support of Synod
The friend-of-the-court briefs pertain to the civil complaint filed by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod against Concordia University Texas.
Mercy conference celebrates truth
The “Mercy: Love Throughout Life” conference was held in Irvine, Calif.; St. Louis; and online.
Campus clips: Lutheran schools serve, collaborate with communities
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Recovery begins after St. Louis tornado
The tornado, an EF3, left a long trail of destruction across St. Louis and into Illinois.
‘No do-overs’ in high school sports: LCMS school leaders stand up for female athletes
At issue is the failure of the California Interscholastic Foundation to follow an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports.
Church planting: ‘Not an optional activity’
The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) are collaborating with the LCMS Office of National Mission to help seminarians learn about church planting.
Family ministry is for everyone
On May 5–7, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod held a summit to discuss the future direction of family ministry.
Specialized Spiritual Care educators recognized
Specialized Spiritual Care workers care for those who serve in specialized settings such as hospitals, prisons, police/fire departments or senior living communities.