Semler previously served CISS as elementary school principal and assistant head of school of teaching and learning.
International News
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.
Call Day is almost here
Both LCMS seminaries are preparing for their annual assignment and call services.
New ministry leaders join IC staff
The leaders will serve in the areas of international mission, discipleship and family ministry.
Missionaries invited to Latin America alumni event
The event, scheduled for Aug. 7–8 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is open to all LCMS missionaries who have served in the Latin America and the Caribbean region.
