‘Christ at the center’: Raising up the next generation of Lutheran school teachers

Vaughn Hendrickson and Eden Dehne represent hundreds of young people preparing to be Lutheran teachers at the five LCMS universities.

Giving thanks for our DCEs

Directors of Christian education are one of the seven auxiliary offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry.

Concordia University Chicago — Spring 2026 Commencement
Campus clips: Endings and beginnings

Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

Deaconess Kim Bueltmann (left) and Deaconess Intern Anika Slayton, LCMS missionaries to Germany, stand outside the front door of Die Brücke, a Lutheran mission outreach center in Leipzig. (Photo courtesy of Anika Slayton)
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.