The issue highlights a few of the ways that God is calling His people to serve in unique contexts — both in the U.S. and around the world.
National News
Campus clips: Music, honors, study and travel
Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.
National Mission hosts districts for sharing, collaboration
The gathering was intended to strengthen the partnership among the Synod and its districts.
Black Clergy Caucus celebrates past, looks to future
The theme of the Black Clergy Caucus Fall Conference was “Empowering and Advancing the Next Generation.”
Campus clips: Concordias welcome new staff, report growth
Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.
National Mission offers life grant application training
The training will provide helpful guidance in applying for a Million Dollar Life Match grant.
Specialized Care expands endorsement options
Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry supports church workers serving in specialized settings such as hospitals, prisons or senior living communities.
‘The Lord is near’: Maui fire recovery continues
The Maui response exemplifies the Synod working together to help a Lutheran church and school be the light of Christ in their community.
Concordia universities to host church work days
Set Apart to Serve is partnering with the Concordia University System on a series of campus church work days in 2024.
Youth Ministry unveils 2025 Gathering theme
The 2025 Youth Gathering is set for July 19–23, 2025, in New Orleans.
Bible camp curriculum shares Jesus abroad and at home
The curriculum, titled “Jesus Frees Us,” uses Old Testament stories to show how Jesus frees His people and how they can respond in love.
Mission boards meet in St. Louis
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Boards for National Mission and International Mission held their first meetings of the triennium in September.
Campus clips: Synod schools receive, share God’s gifts
Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.
Schulz joins staff of Mission Central
On Aug. 28, the Rev. Steven Schulz was installed as Mission Central pastoral advisor and visitor host.
Campus clips: Groundbreakings and welcomes
Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.
‘Connected’: Lutheran schools week resources available
National Lutheran Schools Week is set for Jan. 21–27, 2024.