Supported initially by Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, through visiting professors and library resources, CLTS became an independent institution in 1980.
‘Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways’ application deadline extended
The deadline for submitting your congregation’s application to be in the second cohort of the “Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways” project has been extended to Nov. 20.
2026 Convention Proceedings now available
Convention Proceedings 2026 — the official record of the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) — is now available online in downloadable PDF format.
Campus clips: A ribbon-cutting, refurbished organ, mock trial and more
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
November ‘Witness’ explores church planting
Lutherans understand well that the church “is not simply the result of mission. It is also the launching point for more mission.”
From the mission field: Sharing the Gospel in Germany
Eleven mission partners from Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa recently traveled to Germany to participate in the second Germany FORO.
Preparation strengthens response to Isaias
Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Oct. 9 as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Fla.
Specialized spiritual care: Bringing Christ’s love to all
The 2026 LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Conference was held Sept. 24–25 in St. Louis.
With tears and rejoicing: Church work students begin college
Meet a few students who just began studying to become church workers in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Boards hold first meetings of new triennium
The LCMS Board for National Mission, Board for International Mission, Board of Directors and Council of Presidents met in St. Louis in September.
Fluegge to serve as LHF executive director
Lutheran Heritage Foundation, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, is dedicated to translating and publishing books of the Lutheran faith in the languages of the world.
‘Engage’: Living water of the Gospel
The Fall issue of Lutherans Engage the World includes stories from New Mexico, Kenya, South Africa and the United States.
From the mission field: Expanding in Peru
Under the FORO model, LCMS international mission efforts are supported through shared partnerships.
October ‘LW’ explores justification
Justification is at the heart of Lutheran doctrine, and the comfort this teaching gives sets Lutheranism apart from other Christian traditions.
‘Laborers for Your vineyard’: Servants of the church installed
A service of installation for the LCMS president and other officers and board members took place on Sept. 18 in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Campus clips: Synod schools look back, ahead
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.