A year of church worker appreciation

October kicks off a series of observances showing appreciation to those who serve the church.

‘Reporter’ at 50: New formats, same mission

In the most important way — its mission — the official newspaper of the LCMS has not changed.

September ‘Witness’: 100 years of KFUO

The September issue of The Lutheran Witness highlights great moments in KFUO history as well as the great things going on at KFUO today. 

Lutheran Synod of Mexico president and others safe after kidnapping

President Isaac Garcia was traveling with another pastor and four deaconesses

Statements & Letters
CUS Board of Directors sends letter to CTX president

The letter is a response to actions taken by Concordia University Texas.

Statements & Letters
Statement from LCMS Board of Directors on CTX selection of president

The LCMS Board of Directors releases a statement on the selection of a president by Concordia University Texas.

Campus clips: Focus on faith

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

From the mission field: Responding to emergencies

The LCMS Office of International Mission allocates funds for unexpected mercy needs in each of its four world regions.

Video series explains Christianity in multiple languages

The series is currently available in Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish and English.

Missionaries end, begin service

Missionaries who have concluded their service were recognized on July 19, and missionaries who recently completed orientation were recognized on Aug. 2.

SAS summer update: On the road

Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is the ongoing church work recruitment initiative of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Youth leaders gather in New Orleans, look to 2025

The 2024 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (NATIONAL24) was held July 21–24 in New Orleans.

‘A salvation plan’: Flood recovery in Brazil

The Rio Grande do Sul region is home to the largest Lutheran population in Brazil.

Hardy installed as CUS president

The Rev. Dr. Jamison J. Hardy was installed as president of the Concordia University System on July 23 in St. Louis.

Summit considers blessings, challenges of smaller congregations

The summit is one outcome of 2023 Resolution 1–02A, which calls for aiding small congregations and multi-congregation pastors and parishes.

Harrison writes pastoral letter to CUWAA Board of Regents

The full text of the letter is now being made publicly available.