LCMS leaders witness stem-cell veto

While headlines continue to focus on the president’s veto of federal funds for embryonic stem-cell…

LWML adopts $1.7 million mission goal, elects president

By Paula Schlueter Ross SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Relying on the “rock-solid” foundation of their…

Districts show 'overwhelming' response to church-planting idea

By Paula Schlueter Ross Mission executives from 29 of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s 35 districts already have…

Closeup of a 'Covenant Congregation'

As a mission executive for the Mid-South District, Rev. Greg Bearss oversees LCMS church-planting efforts…

Concordia, Austin, adopts new name

Concordia University, Austin, Texas, will change its name to Concordia University Texas, effective July 2.…

LCMS World Relief gives $564,629 for disasters

In barely two months from the start of spring to June 1, LCMS World Relief/Human…

Trooper’s funeral draws some 6,000 to LCMS church

By Paula Schlueter Ross The May 2 funeral of New York State Trooper David Brinkerhoff…

Committees propose 97 resolutions for convention (Part 1)

Nine convention floor committees are proposing a total of 97 resolutions for delegates to consider…

Committees propose 97 resolutions for convention (Part 2)

Program and Finance Recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Task Force for Funding the Mission spawned…

'07 LCMS president nominees share views (Part 1)

As in previous LCMS convention years, Reporter asked the five nominees for Synod president this…

'07 LCMS president nominees share views (Part 2)

As in previous LCMS convention years, Reporter asked the five nominees for Synod president this…

'07 LCMS president nominees share views (Part 3)

As in previous LCMS convention years, Reporter asked the five nominees for Synod president this…

'07 LCMS president nominees share views (Part 4)

As in previous LCMS convention years, Reporter asked the five nominees for Synod president this…

Purchasing program adopts new name

What used to be known as the Synod’s “National Contract Program” is now its “Group…

`07 LCMS president nominees share views (Part 2)

As in previous LCMS convention years, Reporter asked the five nominees for Synod president this…

Karner attends world`s largest pro-family event

Many LCMS members speak out and take action over concern for the health of today’s…