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From the mission field: Books for the Dominican Republic

Lutherans in the Dominican Republic recently received a shipment of books from Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF).

May ‘Witness’: Understanding the Ascension

Ascension Day is an oft-forgotten feast, but its restoration in the life of the congregation will serve God’s people well.

Seminaries meet for day of baseball, food and fun

The game, planned two years ago but cancelled due to COVID-19, was played in Terre Haute, Ind.

Mudge to serve as CSL provost

The Rev. Dr. Ronald Mudge previously served as Rouse Professor of Pre-Seminary Studies at Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis.

Phil’s Friends: Sending the ‘right message at the right time’

The LCMS Recognized Service Organization has sent more than 42,000 care packages and more than a million cards to people suffering with cancer.

Mission boards seek to connect with districts on Synod priorities

This past fall and winter, teams composed of one member each from the Boards for National and International Mission met in person or via Zoom with every district of the Synod.

Program ‘unpacks’ Synod’s international mission work

Missions Unpacked provides interactive, online resources that enable people to learn more about the Synod’s international mission work without ever leaving home.

Spring ‘Engage’: The Word at work

The issue highlights a few places where the Word of God is at work in the world.

April ‘Witness’: History of the LCMS

The April issue offers a small peek into the history of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Campus clips – Concordias, students, alums receive recognition

Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.

Synod boards hold first meetings of year

The BIM, BNM, BOD and COP heard a variety of reports, carried out board business and spent time in prayer.

Obituaries
Obituary: Rev. Bernhard M. Seter, former chairman of the LCMS Board for International Mission

The Rev. Bernhard M. Seter died on March 22 at the age of 69.

Retreats offer rest for commissioned workers

The retreats, titled “Take Heart! Renewed to Be a Blessing,” are funded by the LCMS Office of National Mission.

Haak installed as Synod chief financial officer

Haak began serving as CFO in January.

Schultz installed as president of CPH

The March 11 installation was held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in St. Louis.

Lutherans around the world unite to support refugees

Refugees from Ukraine continue to escape to any place that will accept them.