The doctrine of justification, on which the church stands or falls, is what it means to be Lutheran.

‘A fantastic run’: BOD closes one era, prepares for next
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Board of Directors met at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis May 18–19.

Register now for Disaster Response conference
The 2023 conference will be held in St. Louis Sept. 6–8 under the theme “Walking Together in Disaster Response.”

‘Lutherans Engage’: Serving refugees in Germany
Lutherans around the world continue to find new and unexpected ways to serve their neighbor.

Specialized spiritual care brings Christ’s message to all
Specialized spiritual care includes care for those who may be easily overlooked or seemingly forgotten.

Learn about church work programs at LCMS universities
Set Apart to Serve has prepared webpages with information about how the church is meeting the need for church workers through its educational institutions.

Chapel Talks: Connecting students to Christ
The 2023–2024 edition of Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools is now available.

Learn more about our Concordia universities
In preparation for the upcoming Synod convention, a new webpage provides relevant information in one place.

National Mission installs managing directors
The directors will oversee the areas of Human Care and Ministerial Support; Church Planting, Renewal and Support; and Congregations and Districts for the LCMS Office of National Mission.

Follow convention news in Milwaukee or at home
Here are all the ways to keep up with convention proceedings no matter where you are.

‘A sight to behold’: Floor committees meet in St. Louis
Floor Committees gathered at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis June 9–12 to begin their service for the 2023 Synod convention.

Harrison elected to fifth term as LCMS president
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison has served as LCMS president since 2010.

Campus clips: Service, study and a baptism
Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

From the mission field: Church and school partnership
Unlike public schools in the U.S., Dominican schools are welcoming of Christian education.

LCMS National Offering: Christ crucified for all people
The goal of the 2023–2026 LCMS National Offering is to produce meaningful Lutheran resources in other languages so that all may read, hear and speak the Good News of Christ crucified.

Summer ‘Lutheran Witness’ previews convention
Most important, readers will be reminded of Christ and Him crucified for the sins of the world.