Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
From the mission field: The Spirit’s work in Germany
Deaconess intern Anika Slayton shares a story about planting Gospel seeds in Germany.
Disaster response: Building physical, spiritual readiness
Disaster response leaders from across the nation gathered in April for an advanced training class followed by a strategic planning conference.
Call Day 2026: An answer to prayer
The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod held their annual assignment and call services on April 28 and 29.
Application window open for LCEF sabbatical scholarships
The scholarships are available to ordained and commissioned church workers.
LCMS singles: Finding the Lutheran needle in the haystack
LCMS singles looking to meet other LCMS singles interested in marriage are finding assistance within the church.
Historic KFUO tower removed from seminary campus
The main impetus for the tower’s removal is the launch of a major, multi-year update and expansion on the Concordia Seminary campus.
A ‘legacy of permanence’: CSL celebrates 100 years on Clayton campus
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, dedicated its Clayton, Mo., campus on June 13, 1926, with nearly 75,000 people in attendance.
Training prepares youth for congregational leadership
This year’s YouthLead training focused on apologetics.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya withdraws from Lutheran World Federation
The LCMS commends the ELCK’s action as “a remarkable expression of confessional unity.”
2026 LCMS convention: Candidate Q&A available
The five candidates for president were asked to respond to six questions developed by LCMS Communications.
Forming and calling pastors: A sacred work
Tomorrow’s pastors are in your congregation and in your family right now.
Teacher appreciation is May 4–8
During the month of May, or anytime, let those who teach know how appreciated they are.
May ‘Witness’: All about convention
The May issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ provides a sneak peek at this summer’s Synod convention.
Campus clips: Collaboration on and off campus
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
From the mission field: Sharing God’s Word through music
In her role as a sacred music educator, LCMS missionary Becky Bartelt assists LCMS church partners and services congregations in the Asia region through God’s gift of music.
