New This Week

‘Set Apart to Serve’ is here to stay

In November 2024, the SAS leadership team developed one- and five-year strategic plans for SAS.

Serving in all seasons

Two seasoned LCMS Lutherans are demonstrating that the Lord’s call to serve one’s neighbor never ends.

All Nations Council holds first meeting

The All Nations Council, part of All Nations Ministry, is a gathering of LCMS leaders whose work focuses on multiethnic ministry in the United States.

‘Holding to God’s promises’: Wildfires in California

No congregation or school of the LCMS has burned down, but members of many LCMS churches were affected.

Synod boards hold final meetings of 2024

The LCMS Board for International Mission, Council of Presidents, Board for National Mission and Board of Directors held their regularly scheduled fall meetings in November.

Campus clips: Highlighting teaching excellence

Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

Commissioned colloquy manual gets major update

The update includes changes for both colloquy applicants and LCMS districts.

From the mission field: Church plant in Germany

Updates on LCMS mission work around the world.

Winter ‘Engage’: Christ’s light during trials

The issue highlights ways that God comes to His people at their most difficult times.

January ‘Witness’: The two kingdoms

Pick up this issue to read about topics related to church and state.

‘Christ Is Risen Indeed’: Theme announced for 2026 convention

The theme is based on 1 Corinthians 15:20–22.

Support the response to wildfires in California

LCMS Disaster Response is walking alongside the Pacific Southwest District and its congregations to assist with the response.

CUW ‘Hesed’ program serves adults with disabilities

The program is intentionally faithful to CUW’s Lutheran mission. 

California fires threaten churches, displace members

The fires broke out on Jan. 7, resulting in widespread damage and evacuations.

New lay missionaries prepare to deploy

One of the new missionaries will serve in Asia, and the others will serve in Latin America.

Youth Ministry receives grant

The grant will support a new program called “Practicing Healthy Youth Ministry,” which will begin by creating a network of 35–40 facilitators across the LCMS.