The nine questions and answers from the three nominees for Synod president are now available online.
LWML accepting applications for mission grants
Mission grant proposals for consideration at the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League’s 2017 convention may be submitted through Sept. 30.
Florida couple commits $3 million to Concordia Seminary
The seminary is challenged to raise an additional $2.1 million by Jan. 15, 2017.
National Offering to support ‘Witness, Mercy, Life Together’
Funds from the offering will go toward planting churches, supporting pro-life efforts, preparing church workers and more.
Movie review: ‘Captain America: Civil War’
It’s a satisfying film, but its action sequences may be too intense for younger viewers.
Photo feature: Mission to Mexico
After nearly 20 years, the LCMS now has two (soon to be three) missionaries serving in Mexico City.
Free to be Faithful Reporter Insert — May 2016
Landmark Supreme Court cases, timely election advice and Biblical responses to government intrusion.
New video explains Licensed Lay Deacon Recommendations
The 15-minute video features task force Chairman Rev. Larry Vogel, representatives of the LCMS Mid-South District and Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison.
2017 Life Conference registration opens
Life, from beginning to natural end — a 360-degree look — is the focus of the Synod’s 2017 Life Conference, Jan. 27-29 in Arlington, Va.
Donations make long-term flood recovery possible
Thanks to donations, LCMS Disaster Response is able to assist in recovery efforts and build its capacity to respond to future disasters.
‘Mel’ Witt, former chaplain, director of LCMS World Relief, dies
A funeral service for Witt, 89, was held May 6 in St. Louis.
LWML grant helps provide disaster-response trailers
The 26 trailers will increase the capacity of LCMS districts and congregations to respond to disasters in their own communities.
In May’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
Speaking about the faith to people who don’t believe is the focus of this issue of the magazine.
Synod church planters look to ‘where we aren’t’ in America
A dozen national mission leaders gather for an April 4 roundtable to look at the future of LCMS church planting.
Reformation Relevance: Luther on church and state
This month’s column is from Luther’s 1523 treatise, “Temporal Authority: To What Extent It Should Be Obeyed.”
Communications, periodicals recognized by religious press groups
The department and its four periodicals receive a record 23 total awards from the Associated Church Press and the Evangelical Press Association.
