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Seminary students receive first calls, assignments

The services were held on the two seminary campuses, on April 24–25 and May 18 in Fort Wayne, and on April 26 in St. Louis.

‘We preach Christ crucified’: Convention Bible study

The free, downloadable study is about the importance of keeping the Gospel front and center in all we do as the church.

CTCR appoints Lehenbauer to fourth term

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations met April 13–14 in St. Louis.

COP approves placements, discusses church work trends

The LCMS Council of Presidents met April 22–27.

From the mission field: Christ-centered education in Guatemala

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

Campus clips: Concordias add space, staff

Updates from LCMS schools, universities and seminaries.

Marks of the church: May ‘LW’

The seven marks of the church help identify faithful Lutheran churches around the world.

Youth take part in leadership training

YouthLead is a youth leadership training retreat hosted by LCMS Youth Ministry.

Galchutt and Frese installed in St. Louis

The Rev. Daniel M. Galchutt serves as executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, and the Rev. Michael N. Frese serves as deputy director of LCMS Church Relations—Office of the President.

New evangelism module addresses witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses

‘Every One His Witness’ is The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod resource for equipping Lutherans to share the Gospel with the people they encounter in their everyday lives. 

‘Too joyous not to share’: News from ‘Set Apart to Serve’

The Rev. Dr. James Baneck, executive director of the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education, provides an update on the church work recruitment initiative.

Synod offers grants to support displaced Ukrainians

LCMS congregations and Recognized Service Organizations are eligible to apply.

Behr joins LCMS Communications

Mike Behr was installed on March 24 but began serving in January.

‘A Chaste and Decent Life’: CTCR updates 1981 report

The update is a direct response to resolutions adopted by the Synod in convention in 2016 and 2019.

‘The cause is just’: Harrison speaks at Illinois March for Life

The Illinois March for Life took place in Springfield, Ill., on March 21.