Young adults, including students from University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, arrive for a winter retreat held in February at Camp Lone Star in La Grange, Texas. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
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.

The April 2026 issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ invites readers to reflect upon our risen Lord Jesus Christ, the light and life of the world.
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.

The Rev. G. Nadaraja, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Westward Ho, Sri Lanka, presents a child with a school packet in January. (M. Anton)
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.

Church work students take part in a luncheon at Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE), on Feb. 24. (CUNE)
Campus clips: Featuring future church workers

Updates from LCMS schools, universities and seminaries.

Family Ministry holds summit on men in the church

Participants discussed the challenges men face and the opportunities they have to be leaders in their congregations, homes and communities.

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.

Stewardship Ministry offers free workshops

The workshops are taught by LCMS pastors with experience in a variety of ministry contexts.

Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a member of Parliament who has faced prosecution for upholding a biblical view of sexuality, addressed the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) on Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Roy S. Askins)
Finnish Lutherans convicted of ‘hate speech’ by Finland Supreme Court

The Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland, and Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a member of the Finnish Parliament, were previously acquitted by the Helsinki Court of Appeal.

Seminaries announce Call Day plans

The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod have announced plans for their annual assignment and call services. 

COP, BOD hold winter meetings

The LCMS Council of Presidents and the LCMS Board of Directors held their regularly scheduled meetings Feb. 9–11 and Feb. 19–21, respectively.

The Rev. Dr. David Preus greets attendees following Divine Service at the Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania’s St. Mary’s Lutheran Center in Braşov, Romania, in 2024.
From the mission field: The three pillars of LCMS International Mission

The work of LCMS International Mission is anchored in three pillars: spread the Gospel, plant Lutheran churches and show mercy.