CUS hands out $600K in church work scholarships

The funds go directly to the student’s school account and may be used to cover tuition, room and board, supplies, daily expenses, or other school-related needs. 

Another year of church worker appreciation

Synod staff have compiled a list of church worker appreciation ideas for congregations.

Cundiff installed as Church Planting director

The Rev. Dr. Quintin Cundiff formerly served as a theological educator and missionary for the LCMS Office of International Mission’s Eurasia region.

Central Illinois re-elects Mohr

The LCMS Central Illinois District met July 13–15 in Springfield, Ill., for its 61st regular convention.

Taylor elected in Atlantic District

The LCMS Atlantic District met for its 62nd regular convention July 10–11 in Albany, N.Y.

LCMS Board of Directors chairman meets with LCHKS president in Hong Kong

The Lutheran Church—Hong Kong Synod has been a partner church of the LCMS since 1949.

Synod moves to protect trademarked ministry name

Another organization’s use of a name and trademark that has been well-established under the LCMS banner creates a serious point of confusion.

Campus clips: Synod schools celebrate blessings

Updates from LCMS schools, universities and seminaries.

From the mission field: English Bible camp in Taiwan

This summer, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Asia region partnered with the China Evangelical Lutheran Church for the second year in a row to hold English Bible Camps

IRS filing may signal giving churches greater political latitude

A recent IRS court filing may signal a new exception for churches endorsing candidates through normal means of communicating with parishioners.

September ‘Witness’: Lutheran theology of the body

The September issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ looks at the theology of the human body from a Lutheran and biblical perspective.

Young adults share church work journey at Higher Things

Set Apart to Serve was represented at this summer’s Higher Things conferences by young adults who are either pursuing church work studies or currently serving as LCMS church workers.

A pastoral word from President Harrison

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares pastoral wisdom on recent events.

LCMS takes legal action in Hong Kong

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has reluctantly filed suit against Hong Kong International School Association Limited.

CTCR adopts report on Lutheran education

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations met May 1–3 in St. Louis.

CUNE students assist with storm cleanup

A severe storm on Aug. 9 caused damage on the CUNE campus and throughout the city of Seward.