New This Week

New staff installed in St. Louis

In October, new staff were installed at the LCMS International Center in the areas of Pastoral Education, National Mission and Mission Advancement.

Campus clips: Border ministry, literacy, rare books

Updates from LCMS schools, universities and seminaries.

From the mission field: Blessings in Taiwan

Updates from LCMS missionaries.

November ‘LW’: A blessed existence with Christ

The November issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ will help you understand what God’s Word says about eternal life.

ILC elects Pohjola chair, adds new members

The International Lutheran Council (ILC) is an association of confessional Lutheran church bodies.

BIM fills vacancies, issues calls

The LCMS Board for International Mission met in St. Louis Sept. 22–23.

‘Making Disciples for Life’: Staying awake in a world asleep

The Making Disciples for Life fall conference took place Oct. 10–12 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.

Resurrection courage: Ours in Christ

A message from the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison. president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Support hurricane relief by purchasing needed items

More volunteers are also still needed.

COP welcomes new members

The COP also thanked outgoing COP Chairman Rev. Dr. David P. E. Maier for his service.

Synod contributors ‘blessed to be a blessing’

A new website from LCMS Mission Advancement provides information and assistance to those interested in giving back to the church via a specific planned gift or Christian estate plan. 

From the mission field: Bibles for Cambodia

A grant from the LCMS was used to fund a shipment of Jarai-language Bibles to Phnom Penh.

Campus clips: Synod’s schools update, improve, expand

Updates from LCMS schools, universities and seminaries.

Lutheran Early Response Team: ‘Going the distance’ in a disaster

Volunteers are still needed to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

LERT volunteers help with hurricane cleanup

A team began working out of Lakeside Lutheran Church in Venice, Fla., on Monday, Oct. 10.

Denninger joins Foundation

The Rev. Dr. John Denninger previously served as president of the LCMS Southeastern District.