The Fall issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.
National News
Youth ministry facilitators gather for training
The facilitators will work with LCMS congregations as part of a $250,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to develop effective ministry for youth.
Campus clips: Milestones and more
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
New Lutheran high school shines Gospel in Missouri
Springfield Lutheran High School in Springfield, Mo., opened its doors on Aug. 13.
LCMS districts are building an SAS culture
Sixteen LCMS districts have adopted a resolution specific to Set Apart to Serve.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Dale L. Sattgast, former president of the LCMS South Dakota District
The Rev. Dr. Dale L. Sattgast died on Aug. 1 at the age of 76.
CUS hands out $600K in church work scholarships
The funds go directly to the student’s school account and may be used to cover tuition, room and board, supplies, daily expenses, or other school-related needs.
Cundiff installed as Church Planting director
The Rev. Dr. Quintin Cundiff formerly served as a theological educator and missionary for the LCMS Office of International Mission’s Eurasia region.
Central Illinois re-elects Mohr
The LCMS Central Illinois District met July 13–15 in Springfield, Ill., for its 61st regular convention.
Taylor elected in Atlantic District
The LCMS Atlantic District met for its 62nd regular convention July 10–11 in Albany, N.Y.
Synod moves to protect trademarked ministry name
Another organization’s use of a name and trademark that has been well-established under the LCMS banner creates a serious point of confusion.
Campus clips: Synod schools celebrate blessings
Updates from LCMS schools, universities and seminaries.
IRS filing may signal giving churches greater political latitude
A recent IRS court filing may signal a new exception for churches endorsing candidates through normal means of communicating with parishioners.
Young adults share church work journey at Higher Things
Set Apart to Serve was represented at this summer’s Higher Things conferences by young adults who are either pursuing church work studies or currently serving as LCMS church workers.
A pastoral word from President Harrison
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares pastoral wisdom on recent events.
CTCR adopts report on Lutheran education
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations met May 1–3 in St. Louis.
