The Synod’s statement on CTX’s action to self-govern was released on April 18.
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Call Day is almost here
Both LCMS seminaries will provide live, online coverage of their upcoming Call Day and Assignment services.
From the mission field: Pastoral education in Africa
The LCMS Office of International Mission worked with Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, to create a curriculum dedicated to providing pastors in Africa with advanced leadership training.
Campus clips: Synod schools add space, staff
Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.
Spring ‘Engage’: The Word at work
The Spring 2023 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ gives a glimpse of how the Word of God is at work in the United States and around the world.
April ‘Lutheran Witness’: Three estates
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ guide and direct the entire life of the Christian.
‘Set Apart to Serve’ launches pilot program
In the coming months, each participating site will use SAS resources to discuss full-time church work with their youth and develop long-term plans for nurturing potential church workers in their locations.
Life grants still available
The Million Dollar Life Match initiative, which began in early 2022, seeks to support LCMS congregations involved in providing beginning-of-life care in their local communities.
Krikava takes on new role with OIM
The Rev. James Krikava previously served as the regional director for the Synod’s work in Eurasia.
COP, BOD meet in St. Louis
Among other items, the COP discussed the Concordia University System, and the BOD reviewed the Synod’s financial position.
From the mission field: Short-term team visits Dominican Republic
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
March ‘Lutheran Witness’: Reaching the ‘Nones’
The fastest-growing religious group in the United States is those who, when asked about their religious preference, mark “none.”
Klein to serve as financial educator
Klein joins the Worker Wellness team at Concordia Plan Services.
Synod celebrates longtime servants Miller and Stroh
Krista Miller and Ross Stroh worked for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for a combined total of 55 years.
Obituary: Rev. Barrie E. Henke, former president of the LCMS Oklahoma District
The Rev. Barrie E. Henke served as president of the LCMS Oklahoma District from 2009 to 2022.
