New This Week

‘Reporter’ at 50: A conversation with Joe Isenhower Jr.

As the Synod’s official newspaper celebrates its 50th anniversary, a former managing editor takes a look back.

Fall ‘Engage’: Gospel for all times

The Fall 2024 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ explores how Lutherans are sharing the Gospel in both good times and bad.

October ‘Witness’: A confessing community

What does it mean to be a “confessional” Lutheran?

Campus clips: Confessing the faith on campus and beyond

Updates from LCMS campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

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.