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.
National News
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.
CUNE students assist with storm cleanup
A severe storm on Aug. 9 caused damage on the CUNE campus and throughout the city of Seward.
Gathering encourages youth to endure in Christ
The 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering was held July 19–23 in New Orleans under the theme “ENDURE.”
Campus clips: God’s gifts of art, music, science
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Iowa East re-elects Saunders, affirms residential seminaries
The LCMS Iowa District East met for its 42nd regular convention June 27–28 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
English District elects Miskus to first term
The LCMS English District met for its 58th regular convention June 26–28 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
