The series considers what it means to be part of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
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New ‘Preach the Word’ module focuses on catechesis
The module is taught by the Rev. Peter Bender, senior pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Sussex, Wis.
Schultz elected CEO of Concordia Publishing House
Jonathan D. Schultz, who formerly served as vice-president and corporate counsel for CPH, had served as interim CEO since May 2021.
Biblical truth on trial in Finland
The trial, which began on Jan. 24, stems from the publication of a 2004 pamphlet upholding a biblical view of marriage and sexuality.
Wife of Synod’s longest-serving alliance missionary laid to rest in Jamaica
Abasifreke Ite, wife of the Rev. Obot Ite, died on Nov. 20, 2021, in Kingston, Jamaica.
From the mission field: Youth ministry in Dominican Republic
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
The gift of life: A letter from President Harrison
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares thoughts about the sanctity of life.
Lutheran schools to celebrate Christ ‘in all things’ during NLSW
The theme for this year’s observance, set for Jan. 23–29, comes from Colossians 1:17: “And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
Photo essay: A photographer’s look back at 2021
LCMS Managing Photojournalist Erik M. Lunsford shares some of 2021’s definitive moments.
Campus clips: CUNE welcomes new president, PBS airs CUI Christmas
Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.
Sailer elected to third term in South Dakota
The LCMS South Dakota District held its 62nd convention Dec. 5–7 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Carlson receives 2021 NLSA School Shepherd Award
The Rev. Eric Carlson is pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church and School in Hannibal, Mo.
December ‘Witness’: Canticles of Christmas
The December issue of LW highlights how the canticles teach us about Christ and why the church continues to use them to keep us mindful of the most important Christmas gift all year long.
From the mission field: New pastors in Kenya
In September, four new pastors were ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya.
Board hears updates on national work of Synod
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board for National Mission met Oct. 14–15 in St. Louis.
