‘Engage’: Living water of the Gospel

The Fall issue of Lutherans Engage the World includes stories from New Mexico, Kenya, South Africa and the United States.

From the mission field: Expanding in Peru

Under the FORO model, LCMS international mission efforts are supported through shared partnerships.

October ‘LW’ explores justification

Justification is at the heart of Lutheran doctrine, and the comfort this teaching gives sets Lutheranism apart from other Christian traditions.

‘Laborers for Your vineyard’: Servants of the church installed

A service of installation for the LCMS president and other officers and board members took place on Sept. 18 in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

Campus clips: Synod schools look back, ahead

Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

Dr. Jonathan Rudy, kantor at Grace Lutheran Church, Clarksville, Tenn., plays organ, and Jonathan Busarow, executive artistic director of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, directs a special convention children’s choir during the Opening Divine Service of the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 18 at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Nourishing children’s faith through worship

The work of the 12 congregations that make up the pilot cohort of the Synod’s “Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways” program is underway, with applications currently being accepted for a second cohort. 

Church worker wellness: Love for Christ, love for one another

Pastors and their congregation members are fellow redeemed children of God who care for and love one another in Christ Jesus.

Webinar to tackle myths about missionaries

On Saturday, Oct. 24, 10–11 a.m. Central Daylight Time, hear from a panel of current missionaries about how they spread the Gospel, plant Lutheran churches and show mercy around the world. 

Church worker appreciation begins in October

The month of October kicks off another yearlong celebration of church worker appreciation in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Fellowship recognized between LCMS and Lutheran Mission–Australia

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and LM–A President Rev. Dr. Matthew Anker signed the official protocol document during the LM–A convention in August.

Save the date: National March for Life

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison invites you to join him in at the 2027 National March for Life in Washington, D.C.

‘CelebraZion’: Celebrating 100 years of LCMS Hispanic ministry

As the LCMS celebrates 100 years of Hispanic ministry in 2026, the National Hispanic Convention held its eighth triennial convention under the theme “100 Years — CelebraZion.”

‘The arms of Jesus’: Responding to Tropical Storm Lala

Tropical Storm Lala went through the area of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii, on Sunday, Aug. 16.

Campus clips: Kicking off a new academic year

Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

September ‘LW’: Storing up God’s Word

The September issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ offers helpful articles on the topic of Scripture memorization.

Ministry to the Armed Forces: Serving those who serve

A recent event in Camarillo, Calif., provided an opportunity for a local Operation Barnabas chapter to use a canopy it developed with assistance from LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces.