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.
Spring ‘Engage’: Connecting people to Christ’s church
The Spring 2026 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ includes an article about University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, which is helping students stay connected to God’s Word while they are in school.
True life in Christ: April ‘Lutheran Witness’
The April issue invites readers to reflect upon our risen Lord Jesus Christ, the light and life of the world.
Pastoral formation listening sessions held in Maryland, Florida
As part of its work, the Pastoral Formation Committee has regularly sought input from LCMS laity, pastors and church leaders.
Task force report on electoral circuit parameters now available
The task force was created by the 2023 LCMS convention’s adoption of Resolution 9-06A.
Road to convention: Topics to watch
Each of these topics — from pastoral formation to artificial intelligence to the structure and authority of the Synod’s mission boards — has gathered a number of overtures to watch, discuss and weigh in on.
Our preaching is not in vain
Our risen Lord established the Office of the Holy Ministry to proclaim the crucified and risen Christ into the ears of the hearer.
Celebrate church musicians on April 26
This month, LCMS congregations and schools are invited to observe Director of Parish Music Appreciation.
From the mission field: Mercy in Sri Lanka
LCMS missionaries Rev. Steven and Martha Mahlburg serve in Sri Lanka with the pastors, evangelists and laypeople of the Ceylon Evangelical Lutheran Church.