Hear about two examples of the many programs and resources offered by the LCMS Office of National Mission in service to “God’s Mission Here.”
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2026 LCMS convention video – Living out the Great Commission
In 2026, the LCMS celebrates 100 years of Hispanic ministry and 90 years of Chinese ministry in the United States. In 2027 and 2028, it celebrates 150 years of Black ministry and 50 years of Hmong ministry, respectively.
Convention Opening Service features youth from across the Synod
The Opening Divine Service of the 69th Regular Convention of the LCMS featured youth from across the Synod serving as choristers, altar guild servers and acolytes.
For the good of the church: Pfotenhauer’s 100-year-old convention address
Pfotenhauer said that the world owes its existence to the church. “If God had not decided to build a Church for Himself on earth, the world would have gone to pieces after the Fall.”
Synod convention to begin with a ‘bang’
The gavel that will be used during the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is more than 100 years old.
Campus clips: Students for life, health and wellness
Updates from LCMS day schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
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The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is set for July 18–23 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Mission boards hold last meetings of triennium
Both boards will hold their next meeting Sept. 17–18 in St. Louis in conjunction with the installation of the LCMS president.
LERT responds as Illinois bears brunt of tornado season
It has already been a busy tornado season in Illinois, Indiana and other Midwestern states.
Harrison elected to sixth term as LCMS president
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was elected after receiving more than 50% of the votes on the third ballot.
‘Why we gather’: Floor committees draft resolutions for convention
The first issue of ‘Today’s Business’ is now available.
Theology professors gather for ‘the love of God’
Theology professors from the Concordia universities and seminaries gathered in St. Paul, Minn., for three days to learn from and collaborate with one another.
Synod presidential election to require third ballot
The candidates whose names will stand in the runoff election are the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, the Rev. Dr. Joel D. Biermann and the Rev. Benjamin T. Ball.
Synod presidential election enters runoff
The initial round of voting in the election for president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) was not conclusive, and a runoff will be required.
Proposed Canadian legislation marks Bible as ‘hate speech’
Bill C-9, known as the Combatting Hate Act, passed Canada’s House of Commons in March and is pending in the Canadian Senate.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Robert Holst, former president of Concordia, St. Paul
Holst served as CSP’s eighth president from 1991 until his retirement in 2011.
