New This Week

Woodford re-elected in Minnesota South

The convention was held June 9–11 in St. Paul, Minn.

LCMS responds to SCOTUS decision on ‘Dobbs v. Jackson’

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod advocates for the value of human life, which is made in the image of God. While we rejoice in this ruling, we also pray for those who are hurting and afraid.

LCMS Board of Directors approves surplus budget for FY23

The budget includes total revenue of just over $82 million and total spending of $81.4 million.

Panzer elected president of Kansas District

The district held its 74th convention June 9–10 in Topeka, Kan. 

Lueck re-elected in North Wisconsin

The LCMS North Wisconsin District held its 53rd convention June 5–6 in Rothschild, Wis.

Rebuilt seminary dedicated in Nagercoil, India

The dedication took place less than five years after the campus was destroyed by Cyclone Ockhi.

Summer KFUO series highlights ‘Set Apart to Serve’ initiative

The series will air on KFUO’s “The Coffee Hour” on Fridays during June, July and August.

From the mission field — Mission Training Centers

A Mission Training Center is an LCMS-supported program that helps parish pastors in Africa train men and women for service in the church.

Campus clips — Universities and seminaries provide summer updates

Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.

Summer edition of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ addresses topic of war

Before beginning any discussion of war, we need to fix our eyes firmly on Jesus.

Southeastern District elects Harmon

Harmon succeeds the Rev. Dr. John Denninger, who is retiring after serving three terms as district president. 

SELC re-elects Vinovskis

The convention was held May 12–15 in St. Louis.

Every One His Witness expands online access

Every One His Witness (E1HW) is now available at no cost to anyone who registers at the E1HW website.

Finnern elected president of Minnesota North

Finnern was elected at the district’s 24th convention, held May 9–11 in Brainerd, Minn.

Lange re-elected in California-Nevada-Hawaii

The CNH district held its 72nd convention May 5–7 in Newark, Calif.

Wolter honored as ‘chaplain of the year’

The Rev. (Lt. Col.) Derek M. Wolter has been named 2021 Chaplain of the Year by the U.S. Air National Guard.