‘Lift High the Cross’ theme of National Disaster Response Conference

Registration is open for the 2018 LCMS National Disaster Response Conference, set for Oct. 16–18 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

Message to the Church about demographic challenges we face

A portion of this “white paper” takes up the demographic challenge of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. I pray, that as we face challenges with the Word of God, we will continue to grow together in unity.

‘Real. Present. God.’ 2018–19 ‘Chapel Talks’ now available

“Real. Present. God.” is the theme of the 2018–19 edition of “Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools,” an annual worship resource from LCMS School Ministry.

New preaching module focuses on technology

Preach the Word, the Synod’s program for fostering excellence in preaching, has released its fifth module: “The Use of Technology in Preaching.”

Fear, Anxiety and Wellness: Journey to a Heart at Peace

Dr. John Eckrich, a retired practicing physician and the founder of Grace Place Wellness Ministries, teaches on “Fear, Anxiety, and Wellness: Journey to a Heart at Peace.”

‘Joy:fully Lutheran’ – Rejoice. Pray. Give thanks. Christ has done it.

Even as our world changes, the Word of God remains the same. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod proclaims this truth here and throughout the world in mission work, disaster response, universities, seminaries and especially in our congregations.

Seminaries offer summer learning opportunities

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. are offering a series of summer workshops — open to pastors, church workers and laypeople — in various locations across the country.

CPH book focuses on helping the needy

In a book about caring for the poor, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison takes the example of St. Paul and applies it to today’s church.

Xavier climbs through a play tunnel at ACTS of Love Early Childhood Education Center on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, in Leander, Texas. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
In the May ‘Lutheran Witness’: Children are blessings

The May 2018 edition of “The Lutheran Witness” includes an overview of Lutheran K-12 education in America by Heather Smith and contributions from well-known voices including the Rev. A. Trevor Sutton, the Rev. Dr. Peter Scaer and Adriane Heins, former LW managing editor.

KFUO Audio: Religious Liberty Executive Order – one year later

Free To Be Faithful® moderator Kip Allen and Travis Weber, director of the Family Research Council’s Center for Religious Liberty, discuss the 2017 Executive Order Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty and its impact so far.

Call Day – God’s Work for God’s People

The highlight and culmination of seminary training is Call Day, when the LCMS sends forth pastors and deaconesses.

Resources available to help churches celebrate Armed Forces Sunday

The resources may be used on Armed Forces Sunday, Memorial Day Sunday, Independence Day weekend, Veterans Day or an alternate date.

Share It! — Encouraging mission support

Answers to the question: “How does your congregation or school encourage the support of mission work and/or missionaries?”

Hymnal project
Let Every Tongue Praise the Lord

Deaconess Sandra Rhein assists Lutheran church bodies around the world in creating a hymnal of their own.

KFUO Audio: Two kingdoms in Washington, D.C.

The Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, executive director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, joins KFUO Radio host Kip Allen to discuss the center’s role in Washington, D.C.

April ‘Lutheran Witness’: Christian missions through the lens of Easter

Readers can join with all the saints in heaven and on earth as they travel through time and across space to celebrate Christ’s resurrection.