Doctrine, pastoral office, abortion among topics of new CTCR documents

The 2023 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) gave the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations a record number of assignments.

March ‘Witness’ explores doctrine of vocation

Martin Luther considered every God-given role in a Christian’s life as a part of his or her calling.

Convention Bible study now available

Through the study’s six lessons, participants will explore the theme of the upcoming Synod convention.

The Lutheran Witness — February 2026 — Vacancies
February ‘LW’: Weathering a pastoral vacancy

The February issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ explores how congregations can weather vacancies while clinging to Christ.

Winter ‘Engage’: God’s mission everywhere

This issue features stories about engaging youth in the faith, caring for refugees and forming deaconesses for service to the church.

The Lutheran Witness — January 2026 issue — Leisure
January ‘LW’: True leisure

This issue focuses on leisure, the Third Commandment and Sabbath rest, including the recent trend of “digital Sabbaths.”

November ‘LW’: Witnessing to Christ

The November issue of The Lutheran Witness is all about mission.

Fall ‘Engage’: God’s eternal family

The Fall issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.

September ‘Witness’: Lutheran theology of the body

The September issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ looks at the theology of the human body from a Lutheran and biblical perspective.

‘Given for you’: August LW

The August issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ considers the Christian’s sacramental life.

‘Lutherans Engage’: Quiet and humble service

The Summer 2025 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.

June/July ‘Witness’: LCMS Youth Gathering

The LCMS Youth Gathering is set for July 19–23 in New Orleans.

Book honors former Synod vice-president

The book was a dream of the Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., who died before he could finish it.

May ‘Witness’: The Nicene Creed

The May issue of The Lutheran Witness celebrates the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.

Spring ‘Engage’: Clinging to Christ’s promises

The Spring issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ shows God’s care for His people through times good and bad.

April ‘LW’: Prefiguring the Resurrection

The April issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ features an Old Testament walk through Holy Week.