The Rev. Barrie E. Henke served as president of the LCMS Oklahoma District from 2009 to 2022.
National News
‘Fundamentally a spiritual issue’: Lutherans attend first post-Roe March for Life
The 50th annual National March for Life took place in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20.
LCMS groups respond to Selma tornado
The Jan. 12 tornado was part of a larger storm system that affected dozens of counties in Alabama and Georgia.
Freeman to direct School Ministry
Dr. Alan Freeman, who previously served as the associate director of School Ministry, replaces Dr. Rebecca Schmidt, who retired in November.
SAS launches second career focus
The initiative will seek to encourage church work as a second career path for adults already in the workforce.
SPM conference to highlight specialized contexts
The 2023 LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry conference will take place Feb. 28 through March 1 in St. Louis.
Advocate for life all year long
There are numerous opportunities around the country to support life.
‘We Preach Christ Crucified’: Getting ready for this summer’s convention
The pre-convention work of assembling overtures, reports and nominations for the 2023 LCMS convention is well underway,
LHM float wins award at Rose Parade
The float from Lutheran Hour Ministries — titled “A New Day with Jesus” — was awarded the Tournament of Roses Director Award.
Campus clips: Philanthropy, technology and a visit from Luther
The monthly “Campus Clips” column includes brief reports from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.
Volunteer in 2023: Register for a summer Servant Event
LCMS congregations, summer camps and Recognized Service Organizations across the country will host Servant Events from May through August.
Pilot program to test SAS resources
Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is a Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod effort launched in 2019 to raise up future church workers.
Respect for Marriage Act: Misnamed law threatens religious liberty
On Dec. 13, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law.
