Meet a few students who just began studying to become church workers in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Fluegge to serve as LHF executive director
Lutheran Heritage Foundation, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, is dedicated to translating and publishing books of the Lutheran faith in the languages of the world.
Three leaders installed at International Center
Michelle Bauman, the Rev. Charles Varsogea and the Rev. Daniel Galchutt were installed during daily chapel at the LCMS International Center in July.
Harrison elected to sixth term as LCMS president
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was elected after receiving more than 50% of the votes on the third ballot.
Herweck to lead Concordia Plans
Kevin Herweck follows former CPS chief executive officer Jim Sanft, who recently retired.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya withdraws from Lutheran World Federation
The LCMS commends the ELCK’s action as “a remarkable expression of confessional unity.”
Skovgaard appointed to Praesidium
Skovgaard serves as LCMS sixth vice-president, representing the Great Lakes Region.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Paul W. Devantier, former executive director of LCMS Communications
The Rev. Dr. Paul Walter Devantier died on Nov. 30 at the age of 79.
LEA bids farewell to Laabs, welcomes Wrege
Dr. Thomas Wrege, who succeeds Dr. Jonathan C. Laabs, will begin serving Jan. 1, 2026.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Dale L. Sattgast, former president of the LCMS South Dakota District
The Rev. Dr. Dale L. Sattgast died on Aug. 1 at the age of 76.
Cundiff installed as Church Planting director
The Rev. Dr. Quintin Cundiff formerly served as a theological educator and missionary for the LCMS Office of International Mission’s Eurasia region.
Central Illinois re-elects Mohr
The LCMS Central Illinois District met July 13–15 in Springfield, Ill., for its 61st regular convention.
Taylor elected in Atlantic District
The LCMS Atlantic District met for its 62nd regular convention July 10–11 in Albany, N.Y.
Semler to lead Concordia International School Shanghai
Semler previously served CISS as elementary school principal and assistant head of school of teaching and learning.
International Mission welcomes new staff
Deaconess Clarion Fritsche serves as manager of mobilization and training, and the Rev. James Baumgartner serves as manager of pastoral missionary recruitment.
Iowa East re-elects Saunders, affirms residential seminaries
The LCMS Iowa District East met for its 42nd regular convention June 27–28 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
