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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.
Campus clips: Focus on faith
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
From the mission field: Responding to emergencies
The LCMS Office of International Mission allocates funds for unexpected mercy needs in each of its four world regions.
Video series explains Christianity in multiple languages
The series is currently available in Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish and English.
Missionaries end, begin service
Missionaries who have concluded their service were recognized on July 19, and missionaries who recently completed orientation were recognized on Aug. 2.
SAS summer update: On the road
Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is the ongoing church work recruitment initiative of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Youth leaders gather in New Orleans, look to 2025
The 2024 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (NATIONAL24) was held July 21–24 in New Orleans.
‘A salvation plan’: Flood recovery in Brazil
The Rio Grande do Sul region is home to the largest Lutheran population in Brazil.
