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New module addresses preaching in a post-Christian culture
The module features the Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz, executive director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C., and speaker emeritus of “The Lutheran Hour.”
Resource provides guidance for triennial emphasis
The resource was developed by the LCMS Boards for National and International Mission, who were charged by the 2019 convention with providing a “joint report … offering ideas and guidance for proposing triennial mission and ministry emphases to the national convention.”
November ‘Witness’: Medicine for the soul
The November issue takes up the discussion of the Lord’s Supper, fellowship and closed Communion.
Laborers For Christ to cease operations in June
The decision comes after an extensive, 18-month review of the LFC program that “revealed a number of critical issues impacting LFC operations.”
Obituary: Rev. Dr. David G. Schmiel, former president of CTSFW
The Rev. Dr. David G. Schmiel, who served as the 15th president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, died on Nov. 3 at the age of 88.
Ferry to retire as CUW president
The Rev. Dr. Patrick T. Ferry, who has served as president of Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis., for 24 years, will step down from the role in June 2021.
Photo essay: Responding to Hurricane Laura in Louisiana
St. John Lutheran Church in Lake Charles sustained significant damage, including to its sanctuary, which had two opposing walls completely blown out, destroying the stained glass and ruining most of the building’s contents.
Meet ‘YouthLead’: Lutheran Youth Fellowship gets new name
The new name was chosen to more accurately reflect the program’s emphasis.
Campus clips – Health at forefront as students return to class
News from LCMS colleges, universities and seminaries.
October ‘Lutheran Witness’ studies Galatians
St. Paul’s letter provides the key, not only to the Reformation, but to the entirety of the Christian life.
‘Jesus steps in’: Two LCMS churches find one path forward
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Faith Lutheran Church in Shreveport, La., faced different problems but found a common solution.
Synod grant assists Panama COVID-19 relief
The funds are helping care for church workers and supplying much-needed bags of food for congregation members and their surrounding communities.
Campus clips – LCMS schools focus on health, service, future
Updates from LCMS colleges, universities and seminaries.
