Around 200 people gathered in St. Louis on Oct. 12 to mark the anniversary.
International News
International Church Relations Conference: Planting a flower in the gate of hell
The group gathered Oct. 21–25 in Wittenberg, Germany.
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.
