Young adults, including students from University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, arrive for a winter retreat held in February at Camp Lone Star in La Grange, Texas. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Spring ‘Engage’: Connecting people to Christ’s church

The Spring 2026 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ includes an article about University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, which is helping students stay connected to God’s Word while they are in school.

The April 2026 issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ invites readers to reflect upon our risen Lord Jesus Christ, the light and life of the world.
True life in Christ: April ‘Lutheran Witness’

The April issue invites readers to reflect upon our risen Lord Jesus Christ, the light and life of the world.

Doctrine, pastoral office, abortion among topics of new CTCR documents

The 2023 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) gave the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations a record number of assignments.

March ‘Witness’ explores doctrine of vocation

Martin Luther considered every God-given role in a Christian’s life as a part of his or her calling.

Convention Bible study now available

Through the study’s six lessons, participants will explore the theme of the upcoming Synod convention.

The Lutheran Witness — February 2026 — Vacancies
February ‘LW’: Weathering a pastoral vacancy

The February issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ explores how congregations can weather vacancies while clinging to Christ.

Winter ‘Engage’: God’s mission everywhere

This issue features stories about engaging youth in the faith, caring for refugees and forming deaconesses for service to the church.

The Lutheran Witness — January 2026 issue — Leisure
January ‘LW’: True leisure

This issue focuses on leisure, the Third Commandment and Sabbath rest, including the recent trend of “digital Sabbaths.”

November ‘LW’: Witnessing to Christ

The November issue of The Lutheran Witness is all about mission.

Fall ‘Engage’: God’s eternal family

The Fall issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.

September ‘Witness’: Lutheran theology of the body

The September issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ looks at the theology of the human body from a Lutheran and biblical perspective.

‘Given for you’: August LW

The August issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ considers the Christian’s sacramental life.

‘Lutherans Engage’: Quiet and humble service

The Summer 2025 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.

June/July ‘Witness’: LCMS Youth Gathering

The LCMS Youth Gathering is set for July 19–23 in New Orleans.

Book honors former Synod vice-president

The book was a dream of the Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., who died before he could finish it.

May ‘Witness’: The Nicene Creed

The May issue of The Lutheran Witness celebrates the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.