LCMS takes legal action in Hong Kong

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

‘Remember, Repent, Rejoice’: Celebrating 125 years of mission work in Latin America

The first LCMS missionary to Latin America went to Brazil in 1900.

New missionaries prepare to deploy

This is the second of three cycles of missionary orientation scheduled to take place this year.

Semler to lead Concordia International School Shanghai

Semler previously served CISS as elementary school principal and assistant head of school of teaching and learning.

From the mission field: Typhoon recovery in Taiwan

Typhoon Danas made landfall in Chiayi County, Taiwan, on July 6.

International Mission welcomes new staff

Deaconess Clarion Fritsche serves as manager of mobilization and training, and the Rev. James Baumgartner serves as manager of pastoral missionary recruitment.

Lutheran asylum seeker arrested in Germany

The man had been receiving pastoral care at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Steglitz district of Berlin.

LWML convention draws thousands, pledges millions

The 41st Biennial LWML Convention was held in Omaha June 26–29 under the theme “Growing in God’s Grace.”

‘A significant step’: The Gospel goes forth in Italy

Two men who learned about confessional Lutheranism from LCMS pastors were recently ordained as pastors in the Confessional Lutheran Church of Italy.

From the mission field: Teaching the faith in Italy

The Rev. Tyler McMiller serves as an LCMS missionary to the Eurasia region.

Mission boards look to convention

The LCMS Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in St. Louis May 1–2 and May 8–9, respectively.

Fellowship recognized with Lutheran Church of Bolivia

A Divine Service on May 24 celebrated the official recognition of altar and pulpit fellowship.

From the mission field: Teaching the faith in Taiwan

One role of a missionary is to develop resources for sharing the faith.

‘Come and see’: Preaching the Word in Spain

The LCMS Office of International Mission is seeking ways to expand the alliance missionary program in Spain and around the world. 

From the mission field: Church planting in Tanzania

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

Spring ‘Engage’: Clinging to Christ’s promises

The Spring issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ shows God’s care for His people through times good and bad.