Updates from LCMS schools, universities and seminaries.
National News
Family Ministry holds summit on men in the church
Participants discussed the challenges men face and the opportunities they have to be leaders in their congregations, homes and communities.
Stewardship Ministry offers free workshops
The workshops are taught by LCMS pastors with experience in a variety of ministry contexts.
Finnish Lutherans convicted of ‘hate speech’ by Finland Supreme Court
The Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland, and Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a member of the Finnish Parliament, were previously acquitted by the Helsinki Court of Appeal.
COP, BOD hold winter meetings
The LCMS Council of Presidents and the LCMS Board of Directors held their regularly scheduled meetings Feb. 9–11 and Feb. 19–21, respectively.
LCMS U: A home away from home
In February, University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, held its annual retreat at Camp Lone Star.
DCEs hold biennial gathering
An award ceremony honoring DCEs for outstanding service was held during the conference.
‘We will get up’: St. Paul, Dallas, damaged by fire
St. Paul’s sanctuary and furnishings were completely destroyed by a fire the evening of Jan. 29.
Mission boards prepare for convention
The LCMS Boards for International Mission (BIM) and National Mission (BNM) met via Zoom on Jan. 28 and 29, respectively.
SLED expands to early childhood
The School Leadership Development Project, or SLED, exists to identify, recruit and equip educators to serve as leaders in their schools.
Candidates announced for Synod president, first and regional vice-presidents
The nominations processes for the offices of president, first vice-president and regional vice-presidents for the 2026 LCMS convention have been completed.
Road to convention: Lining up convention business
Part 3 of a series by LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias about the 2026 LCMS convention.
Campus clips: Collaboration, service and a tuition guarantee
Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.
Mohr indicted by federal grand jury
A federal grand jury found reasonable cause to indict Michael Mohr.
Update on Mohr roster status
A pastoral letter from President Harrison regarding the suspension and resignation of Michael Mohr from the ordained roster of the LCMS.
