New This Week

God’s design for sexuality: Starting the conversation

In 2019 and 2023, the LCMS convention passed resolutions calling on the church to “address sexual orientation and gender identity issues” through intentional conversations.

Concordia Plans unveils new mental health resource

The resources offers expanded mental health solutions with an enhanced Employee Assistance Program.

Lutherans give witness to life and Christ

The March on the Arch is the largest annual pro-life demonstration in the St. Louis region.

In His image: Two sexes, one humanity

The differences between men and women are not something to apologize for but to celebrate.

Disaster assessment underway after tornado outbreak

The Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, director of LCMS Disaster Response, is currently visiting the region.

Campus clips: Learning for all ages

Updates from LCMS day schools, LCMS U chapters, universities and seminaries.

Countdown to Call Day 2024

Both LCMS seminaries will provide live, online coverage of their upcoming Call Day and Assignment services.

From the mission field: Project 24 breaks new ground

The new facility is scheduled to be completed in June.

DCEs meet for study, sharing

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education held its biennial conference Jan. 31–Feb. 2 in Houston.

YouthLead: Finding identity in Christ

Youth leaders gathered for training Feb. 29–March 3 at the Pallottine Renewal Center in St. Louis.

Following where God leads: Spring ‘Engage’

The Spring 2024 issue of Lutherans Engage the World shares stories about Lutherans who have had unusual and exciting opportunities to share the Gospel.

Starting the conversation: April ‘Lutheran Witness’

The April issue of The Lutheran Witness takes up the topic of chaste community.

LWML mission grants support life, youth, church work recruitment

LWML President Eden Keefe presented three grant checks after chapel at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis on March 7.

Response plan underway in Chile

The plan includes providing 40,000 meals to underserved families in Viña del Mar.

Worker wellness coalition meets for sharing, planning

The Ministerial Care Coalition gathered in Florida March 3–5.

If Christ had not been raised

To confess Christ crucified is not to ignore the resurrection.