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LCMS files complaint against Concordia University Texas

The complaint seeks a reversal of CTX’s governance change.

‘We Preach Christ Crucified’: 2023 convention wrap-up

A brief, final wrap-up of the proceedings of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.

Synod officers to be installed in St. Louis

The service of installation will take place in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.

Lutherans in Maui assist with fire response

Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School in Kahului, Maui, was not directly impacted by the fire, but the church is assisting with the response.

Plan to attend SAS virtual town hall

The town hall will share the latest news from Set Apart to Serve, the LCMS church work recruitment initiative.

August ‘Witness’: Ancient and modern heresies

The August issue of The Lutheran Witness discusses ancient heresies such as Arianism and Eutychianism as well as modern heresies such as the Prosperity Gospel or Moralistic Therapeutic Deism.

From the mission field — Traveling to Luther Academy

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

Campus clips — Synod schools celebrate past, plan for future

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

Gard recognized for lifetime of chaplaincy service

The Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard was awarded the Silver St. Martin of Tours medal by LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces during the 2023 LCMS convention in Milwaukee.

Floor Committee 6 affirms seminary education and need for pastors

The Synod in convention adopted eight wide-ranging resolutions related to pastoral ministry and formation.

During the last two days of business at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, delegates elected members to the board of regents for each of the Concordias. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Delegates elect CUS board members; university and seminary regents

The ordained, commissioned and lay members will serve on various boards around the LCMS.

Flame - Marcus Gray
2023 LCMS convention — A conversation with FLAME

Lutheran rap artist and author Marcus Gray, also known as FLAME, discusses his journey to Lutheranism and his new book ‘Extra Nos,’ now available from Concordia Publishing House.

Delegates queue to speak to Res. 4-06 on Thursday, Aug. 3, on the floor of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Convention encourages in-person worship, recognizes 50th anniversary of ‘Walkout’

Life Together resolutions address in-person worship, the 50th anniversary of the Concordia Seminary ‘Walkout,’ the ‘Koinonia program, ‘Himnario Luterano’ and the Synod’s mission priorities.

The Rev. Delwyn Campbell, delegate to the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), speaks during debate on Resolution 11-01 in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Frank Kohn)
Delegates adopt multiple resolutions on church and culture

The resolutions covered issues of racism, abortion, vaccines and more.

Floor Committee 5 watches as delegates debate recalling the committee to present Resolution 5-14 on Aug. 2 during the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Milwaukee, Wis. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Convention affirms closed Communion and biblical sexuality

Floor Committee 5 finished its business at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, presenting resolutions on Communion practice, Lutheran education, and marriage and sexuality.