New This Week

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison’s re-election as Synod president is recognized by the convention on July 30 in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Synod convention recognizes Harrison’s re-election

“Christ sustains you and makes you what you should be,” said LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison.

The Revs. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe Jr., Christopher S. Esget, Nabil S. Nour and Benjamin T. Ball watch as the Synod in convention conducts the balloting for regional vice-presidents. In the final ranking of vice-presidents, Wohlrabe was elected sixth vice-president, Esget fifth vice-president, Nour fourth vice-president and Ball second vice-president. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Synod vice-presidents re-elected

Every incumbent vice-president was re-elected; Ball was elected second vice-president.

The Rev. M. Douglas Peters, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, leads the recessional following the opening Divine Service of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 29 at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Worship before work: Synod convention convenes in Milwaukee

Following Divine Service on July 29, the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod officially began on July 30 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

2023 LCMS convention — Focus on church fellowship

A panel of leaders representing the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations and the LCMS Office of International Mission discusses church fellowship and alliance missionaries.

2023 LCMS convention — A conversation with Rev. Peter Bender

Convention catechist Rev. Peter Bender discusses Luther’s Small Catechism and explains why catechism study is a daily feature of this year’s convention.

2023 LCMS convention — Focus on demystifying the convention

LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias discusses why we have a convention and how it works.

LWML elects new president, sets record mission goal

The 40th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League was held June 22–25 in Milwaukee under the theme “Celebrate the Lord of the Nations.”

From the mission field: Teaching English in the Czech Republic

LCMS missionary Chelsea Irwin recently began teaching English to preschool students in the Czech Republic.

Campus clips: LCMS students, faculty receive honors

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

What is a Lutheran?

The doctrine of justification, on which the church stands or falls, is what it means to be Lutheran.

‘A fantastic run’: BOD closes one era, prepares for next

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Board of Directors met at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis May 18–19.

Register now for Disaster Response conference

The 2023 conference will be held in St. Louis Sept. 6–8 under the theme “Walking Together in Disaster Response.”

‘Lutherans Engage’: Serving refugees in Germany

Lutherans around the world continue to find new and unexpected ways to serve their neighbor. 

Specialized spiritual care brings Christ’s message to all

Specialized spiritual care includes care for those who may be easily overlooked or seemingly forgotten.

Learn about church work programs at LCMS universities

Set Apart to Serve has prepared webpages with information about how the church is meeting the need for church workers through its educational institutions. 

Chapel Talks: Connecting students to Christ

The 2023–2024 edition of Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools is now available.