Campus clips: Music and sports in focus

Updates from LCMS schools, universities and seminaries.

Mission boards prepare for convention

The LCMS Boards for International Mission (BIM) and National Mission (BNM) met via Zoom on Jan. 28 and 29, respectively.

Webinar explores missionary service for spouses, families

The webinar will take place on Saturday, April 18, 9–10 a.m. Central time.

SLED expands to early childhood

The School Leadership Development Project, or SLED, exists to identify, recruit and equip educators to serve as leaders in their schools.

Candidates announced for Synod president, first and regional vice-presidents

The nominations processes for the offices of president, first vice-president and regional vice-presidents for the 2026 LCMS convention have been completed.

Road to convention: Lining up convention business

Part 3 of a series by LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias about the 2026 LCMS convention.

Convention Bible study now available

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

‘Dear Mom and Dad’: Considering the pastoral ministry
‘Dear Mom and Dad’: Considering the pastoral ministry

A letter that a young man considering the pastoral ministry might write to his parents.

Members of Laudamus and of the St. Louis Lutheran Chorale sing during a hymn festival at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL), in March 2025. (CSL)
Campus clips: Collaboration, service and a tuition guarantee

Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.

Sean McHugh, business manager for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Eurasia region, completed missionary orientation with his wife, Hanna, in November 2025.
From the mission field: Serving as regional business manager

Sean McHugh serves as business manager for the LCMS Eurasia region.

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.

Statements & Letters
Mohr indicted by federal grand jury

A federal grand jury found reasonable cause to indict Michael Mohr.

Statements & Letters
Update on Mohr roster status

A pastoral letter from President Harrison regarding the suspension and resignation of Michael Mohr from the ordained roster of the LCMS.

Statements & Letters
False report in St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has released a false story about the LCMS president.

Lutheran Academic Standards near completion

The standards, which were called for by the 2023 LCMS convention, offer guidance for integrating Lutheran identity into the teaching of history, English/language arts, science, mathematics and fine arts.

Read ‘Book of Concord’ online for free

The new website makes the foundational writings of the Lutheran confessors available to all on a user-friendly, digital platform.