The group gathered Oct. 21–25 in Wittenberg, Germany.
International News
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
From the mission field: Blessings in Asia
This month’s update comes from Sam Borgwardt, business manager for the LCMS Asia region.
Rajek installed as OIM executive director
Rajek previously served as director of the LCMS Eurasia region.
Lutheran Synod of Mexico president and others safe after kidnapping
President Isaac Garcia was traveling with another pastor and four deaconesses
From the mission field: Responding to emergencies
The LCMS Office of International Mission allocates funds for unexpected mercy needs in each of its four world regions.
Video series explains Christianity in multiple languages
The series is currently available in Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish and English.
Missionaries end, begin service
Missionaries who have concluded their service were recognized on July 19, and missionaries who recently completed orientation were recognized on Aug. 2.
‘A salvation plan’: Flood recovery in Brazil
The Rio Grande do Sul region is home to the largest Lutheran population in Brazil.
From the mission field: 50 years of ‘Chevanurch’
“Chevanurch,” a shortening of “China Evangelical Lutheran Church,” comprises about 70 people from 19 families who formerly served as missionaries to Taiwan.
‘And they sang’: Worship institute covers entire psalter in four days
More than 500 pastors, musicians and laity attended the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.
