The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., delivered an essay on Sunday morning, July 10, during The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 66th Regular Convention at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
2016 LCMS Convention Photos: Sunday, July 10
Photos from Sunday, July 10, at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee.
The LCMS: Continuing as a mission church body
As the number of career missionaries has nearly doubled since 2013, leaders of the Office of International Mission discuss the Synod’s coordinated approach to bringing the Gospel to the ends of the earth, caring for missionaries and what our international partners require most.
Convention opening service unites delegates from every corner of Synod
Some 3,000 worshipers attend the July 9 opening service for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 66th Regular Convention in Milwaukee.
2016 LCMS Convention Photos: Saturday, July 9
Photos from Saturday, July 9, at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee.
2016 LCMS Convention Photos: Friday, July 8
Photos from Friday, July 8, at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee.
‘Participating’ in the LCMS Youth Gathering from afar
Anyone not attending may follow the July 16-20 event in New Orleans through an array of resources and opportunities.
Reformation Relevance: ‘Only God rules over the soul’
This month’s column is from Luther’s writings in 1523 on church and state and the types of law that govern each.
How to follow LCMS convention
With a variety of options, staying abreast of what’s happening at the July 9-14 convention will be easy.
A ‘Helping Hand’ in East St. Louis and beyond
LCEF’s Laborers For Christ teams up with Lutheran Housing Support to help congregations and their communities.
Harrison announces slate for LCMS first vice-president
LCMS President/President-elect Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison announces the five nominees who will stand for election at this summer’s Synod convention.
Draft of revised Small Catechism ‘Explanation’ to be mailed
Reviewers will have until Oct. 31 to share their thoughts on the revised work.
National mission board extends third SPM call
The LCMS Board for National Mission extends a third “specialized pastoral ministry” call to the Rev. Thomas Waynick of Fort Benning, Ga.
Movie review: ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’
What made “Independence Day” special in 1996 makes this sequel just average today, but viewers who liked the first film will likely enjoy this one, too.
Board adopts balanced $96 million-plus Synod budget
The LCMS Board of Directors hears that unit executives trimmed requests by some $8 million to balance the proposed 2016-17 Synod budget.
Orientation equips 18 overseas missionaries for service
The missionaries — who will be serving in 11 countries — learn more about their upcoming ministries at the two-week event in St. Louis.
