LEA bids farewell to Laabs, welcomes Wrege

Dr. Thomas Wrege, who succeeds Dr. Jonathan C. Laabs, will begin serving Jan. 1, 2026.

Campus clips: Concordias break ground, announce new partnerships

Updates from LCMS schools, universities, campus ministries and seminaries.

BOD, COP, mission boards hold fall meetings

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Directors, Council of Presidents and Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in St. Louis in August and September.

Non-LCMS pastoral formation programs
Pastoral Formation Committee releases SMP document

The document expresses policy requirements aimed at providing clarity for the continuation of the Specific Ministry Pastor program.

Congregational tool assists Synod’s connection with youth

Recently, a new online form was released that makes the annual reporting process simpler, more efficient and more secure.

Around the Synod: News from LCMS entities

News from Lutheran Federal Credit Union, Lutheran Church Extension Fund and the LCMS Foundation.

FORO model brings together partners in mission

The FORO (forum) model started in the LCMS Latin America and the Caribbean region as a way to bring together various mission partners around the strategic plan in a particular area.

Lutheran educators gather in St. Louis

Lutheran educators from around the world gathered Oct. 2–4 for the triennial Lutheran Education Association convocation.

New RSO carries on Bethesda legacy

Bethesda Lutheran Disability Ministries became a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in May.

First FORO held in South Africa

Watch for more in an upcoming issue of Lutherans Engage the World.

Fall ‘Engage’: God’s eternal family

The Fall issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.

Youth ministry facilitators gather for training

The facilitators will work with LCMS congregations as part of a $250,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to develop effective ministry for youth.

Campus clips: Milestones and more

Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

New Lutheran high school shines Gospel in Missouri

Springfield Lutheran High School in Springfield, Mo., opened its doors on Aug. 13.

From the mission field: Witnessing to Christ at all times

Vicar Peter Williams is preparing for missionary service in Germany.

LCMS districts are building an SAS culture

Sixteen LCMS districts have adopted a resolution specific to Set Apart to Serve.