International Church Relations Conference: Planting a flower in the gate of hell

The group gathered Oct. 21–25 in Wittenberg, Germany.

Campus clips: Concordias receive honors, launch new programs

Updates from LCMS universities, seminaries and campus ministries.

From the mission field: God’s work in Latvia

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

November ‘Witness’: Walking together as Synod

The November issue of The Lutheran Witness provides an update on how the various offices at the IC are accomplishing the tasks set before them.

Heimer installed as manager of All Nations Ministry

Prior to serving at the LCMS International Center, Heimer ministered for 28 years on the U.S./Mexico border.

Synod boards hold fall meetings

The LCMS Board of Directors, Council of Presidents, Board for International Mission and Board for National Mission held their regularly scheduled meetings in August and September.

‘Walking together’: Historic Pennsylvania church joins LCMS

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ambridge, Penn., was received into membership in the LCMS on Aug. 18.

Registration open for YouthLead training

The annual event is set for March 8–11, 2025, in St. Louis.

Obituaries
Obituary: Dr. Ralph Schultz, former president of Concordia College New York

Schultz died on Sept. 24 after a brief illness.

Christian hope in a hopeless world

Jesus says to us, when the world seems to be coming apart, don’t lose hope but trust in Me.

Obituaries
Obituary: Alice Brauer, former LCMS missionary to India

Brauer died in Vellore, India, on Sept. 30.

‘To worship Christ’: Nourishing the faithful in Japan

The Rev. Dr. Daniel Jastram is the only missionary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod currently serving in Japan.

Building a culture of church work recruitment

Pray that God would move us all to take up this charge with urgency and passion until the Lord returns.

‘Reporter’ at 50: A conversation with Joe Isenhower Jr.

As the Synod’s official newspaper celebrates its 50th anniversary, a former managing editor takes a look back.

Fall ‘Engage’: Gospel for all times

The Fall 2024 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ explores how Lutherans are sharing the Gospel in both good times and bad.

October ‘Witness’: A confessing community

What does it mean to be a “confessional” Lutheran?