Updates from LCMS day schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
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.
Begging God for church workers
There is nothing more important than the Word of Christ preached into our ears that we may have eternal life.
Joining the Lord’s mission: Summer ‘Engage’
Thanks be to God that He uses all things — even imperfect people — to accomplish His purposes.
Mission boards hold last meetings of triennium
Both boards will hold their next meeting Sept. 17–18 in St. Louis in conjunction with the installation of the LCMS president.
LERT responds as Illinois bears brunt of tornado season
It has already been a busy tornado season in Illinois, Indiana and other Midwestern states.
Harrison elected to sixth term as LCMS president
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was elected after receiving more than 50% of the votes on the third ballot.
Herweck to lead Concordia Plans
Kevin Herweck follows former CPS chief executive officer Jim Sanft, who recently retired.
‘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.
Summer ‘LW’ explores unity and variety in the church
The June/July issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ takes up a topic that has been discussed since the church’s earliest days.
Synod presidential election to require third ballot
The candidates whose names will stand in the runoff election are the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, the Rev. Dr. Joel D. Biermann and the Rev. Benjamin T. Ball.
Synod presidential election enters runoff
The initial round of voting in the election for president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) was not conclusive, and a runoff will be required.
Proposed Canadian legislation marks Bible as ‘hate speech’
Bill C-9, known as the Combatting Hate Act, passed Canada’s House of Commons in March and is pending in the Canadian Senate.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Robert Holst, former president of Concordia, St. Paul
Holst served as CSP’s eighth president from 1991 until his retirement in 2011.