The booklet is available as a free download.
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From the mission field: Short-Term Mission has busiest year ever
LCMS Short-Term Mission sent more volunteers on mission trips and filled more field requests in 2023 than ever before.
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Prison ministry: Mercy for ‘the least of these’
The 2024 Prison Ministry Coordinators Conference was held April 15–16 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
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Reporter at 50: The introduction of full color
Reporter, the official newspaper of the LCMS, began using full-color photos in the mid-2000s.
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Lutherans extend ‘hand of God’ after Nebraska tornadoes
Within two days of the tornadoes, Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) volunteers started arriving on the scene.
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God’s design for sexuality: Starting the conversation
In 2019 and 2023, the LCMS convention passed resolutions calling on the church to “address sexual orientation and gender identity issues” through intentional conversations.
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Concordia Plans unveils new mental health resource
The resources offers expanded mental health solutions with an enhanced Employee Assistance Program.
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Lutherans give witness to life and Christ
The March on the Arch is the largest annual pro-life demonstration in the St. Louis region.
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In His image: Two sexes, one humanity
The differences between men and women are not something to apologize for but to celebrate.
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Disaster assessment underway after tornado outbreak
The Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, director of LCMS Disaster Response, is currently visiting the region.
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Campus clips: Learning for all ages
Updates from LCMS day schools, LCMS U chapters, universities and seminaries.
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Countdown to Call Day 2024
Both LCMS seminaries will provide live, online coverage of their upcoming Call Day and Assignment services.
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From the mission field: Project 24 breaks new ground
The new facility is scheduled to be completed in June.
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DCEs meet for study, sharing
The National Association of Directors of Christian Education held its biennial conference Jan. 31–Feb. 2 in Houston.