Updates on LCMS mission work around the world.

Campus clips: High-achieving educators
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

Living faithfully in ‘Negative World’: March ‘Lutheran Witness’
The March issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ considers how to hold faithfully to the Gospel in a culture that is often hostile to Christianity.

Illinois ‘Homeschool Act’ has parents, schools concerned
The presidents of the three LCMS districts in Illinois have issued a joint letter sharing the concerns with members of LCMS churches and schools.

CUC announces church work tuition guarantee
The new guaranteed tuition rate is available for incoming full-time undergraduate students studying in one of CUC’s professional church work programs.

Mission boards meet via Zoom
The LCMS Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in late January.

Sturzenbecher elected to first term in South Dakota
The LCMS South Dakota District convention was held Feb. 16–18 in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Curtis elected to first term in SID
The LCMS Southern Illinois District held its 60th convention Feb. 20–22.

Obituary: Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier, former LCMS vice-president
The Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier, noted Christian author and former vice-president of the LCMS, died on Feb. 27.

Thank you, LWML (and all SAS partners)
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League has been an enthusiastic partner of Set Apart to Serve since it began.

Join ‘Team Flex’ at this summer’s Youth Gathering
Team Flex volunteers serve across multiple areas of the Gathering, providing support wherever it is needed most.

Obituary: Rev. Dr. Howard W. Kramer, former president of Concordia, St. Catharines
The Rev. Dr. Howard William Kramer, former president of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, died on Feb. 4 at the age of 100.

Michigan District and LCMS boards of directors meet
The conversation centered around the situation regarding Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor. Both boards are grateful for the conversation and fellowship and pray that the Lord comfort the grieving and guide the church to a united and faithful response.

‘His is the victory’: Lutherans confess Christ at March for Life
The 2025 National March for Life in Washington, D.C., was the third since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

Chepulis elected to first term in North Dakota
The Rev. Mark A. Chepulis was elected president of the LCMS North Dakota District during the district’s 60th convention.