Updates from LCMS campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
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From the mission field: Blessings in Asia
This month’s update comes from Sam Borgwardt, business manager for the LCMS Asia region.
Church worker appreciation continues
In October, the LCMS honors pastors, deaconesses, directors of family life ministry, directors of Christian outreach, and directors of church ministries.
International Center interns receive hands-on training
In addition to serving in their respective areas, the interns participated in a “Meet and Greet” with IC staff and volunteered for a local service project.
Hurricane Helene: Amid heartache, abiding peace
As Hurricane Milton threatens, recovery from Hurricane Helene continues.
‘Expanding the Spanish Footprint’: Language instruction for pastors
The immersive course will be hosted in the Dominican Republic
Rajek installed as OIM executive director
Rajek previously served as director of the LCMS Eurasia region.
‘Reporter’ at 50: Reader survey
Readers are invited to take a brief (less than 5-minute) online survey about the official newspaper of the LCMS.
Hurricane Helene response: Initial assessment underway
Multiple LCMS districts and organizations will partner on the response.
‘Holding fast to the Word’: Bruss installed as CTSFW president
The Rev. Dr. Jon S. Bruss succeeds the Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., who recently retired as CTSFW president.
A year of church worker appreciation
October kicks off a series of observances showing appreciation to those who serve the church.
‘Reporter’ at 50: New formats, same mission
In the most important way — its mission — the official newspaper of the LCMS has not changed.
September ‘Witness’: 100 years of KFUO
The September issue of The Lutheran Witness highlights great moments in KFUO history as well as the great things going on at KFUO today.
Lutheran Synod of Mexico president and others safe after kidnapping
President Isaac Garcia was traveling with another pastor and four deaconesses
CUS Board of Directors sends letter to CTX president
The letter is a response to actions taken by Concordia University Texas.
Statement from LCMS Board of Directors on CTX selection of president
The LCMS Board of Directors releases a statement on the selection of a president by Concordia University Texas.
