New This Week

Singing the Bible’s hymnal: Worship institute spotlights psalter

Registration is now open for the 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.

Winter ‘Engage’: God equips His people

The issue highlights a few of the ways that God is calling His people to serve in unique contexts — both in the U.S. and around the world.

January ‘Witness’: God giving to us

The January issue of The Lutheran Witness walks readers through the worship service of the Lutheran church.

Campus clips: Music, honors, study and travel

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

From the mission field: Helping Chinese speakers in Singapore

The Rev. Dr. Michael Paul was invited by the Lutheran Church in Singapore to teach the new Chinese translation of Lutheranism 101.

CTCR releases end-of-life update, begins work of new triennium

The new report follows and expands on the CTCR’s previous work on end-of-life issues.

National Mission hosts districts for sharing, collaboration

The gathering was intended to strengthen the partnership among the Synod and its districts.

A new look for ‘Reporter’

In conjunction with its upcoming 50th anniversary, ‘Reporter’ unveils a new masthead.

Held fast by God’s Word: A resolution for 2024

A New Year column from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison.

Black Clergy Caucus celebrates past, looks to future

The theme of the Black Clergy Caucus Fall Conference was “Empowering and Advancing the Next Generation.”

From our table to yours: Reporter staff shares favorite recipes

Merry Christmas from the staff of Reporter.

Synod boards hold fall meetings

Summaries of the recent meetings of the COP, BOD, BNM and BIM.

Set Apart to Serve hosts deaconess program leaders

The gathering included leaders from LCMS institutions that certify LCMS deaconesses.

Campus clips: Concordias welcome new staff, report growth

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

From the mission field: Sharing the pure Gospel in Japan

The Rev. Dr. Hiroaki Yoshimura was ordained into the Office of the Holy Ministry on Sept. 3.

National Mission offers life grant application training

The training will provide helpful guidance in applying for a Million Dollar Life Match grant.