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LCMS Iowa District East President Brian Saunders speaks with the Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer, executive director of Commission on Theology and Church Relations during the discussion of Resolution 5-07 at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. (LCMS/Frank P. Kohn)

LCMS recognizes broken fellowship with Japan Lutheran Church

For only the second time in its history, the LCMS recognized that it is no longer in fellowship with another church body.

The Revs. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe Jr., Christopher S. Esget, Nabil S. Nour and Benjamin T. Ball watch as the Synod in convention conducts the balloting for regional vice-presidents. In the final ranking of vice-presidents, Wohlrabe was elected sixth vice-president, Esget fifth vice-president, Nour fourth vice-president and Ball second vice-president. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)

Synod vice-presidents re-elected

Every incumbent vice-president was re-elected; Ball was elected second vice-president.

The Rev. M. Douglas Peters, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, leads the recessional following the opening Divine Service of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 29 at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)

Worship before work: Synod convention convenes in Milwaukee

Following Divine Service on July 29, the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod officially began on July 30 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

LWML elects new president, sets record mission goal

The 40th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League was held June 22–25 in Milwaukee under the theme “Celebrate the Lord of the Nations.”

What is a Lutheran?

The doctrine of justification, on which the church stands or falls, is what it means to be Lutheran.

‘A fantastic run’: BOD closes one era, prepares for next

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Board of Directors met at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis May 18–19.

Register now for Disaster Response conference

The 2023 conference will be held in St. Louis Sept. 6–8 under the theme “Walking Together in Disaster Response.”

Chapel Talks: Connecting students to Christ

The 2023–2024 edition of Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools is now available.

Harrison elected to fifth term as LCMS president

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison has served as LCMS president since 2010.

Synod pledges support for confessional Lutherans in Australia

Faithful Lutherans in Australia signed a “Letter of Confession” holding to Holy Scripture and rejecting women’s ordination.

Synod celebrates missionaries entering, returning from field

The Day of Thanksgiving took place May 5 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.

Walking away: Concordia University Texas holds to ‘ill-advised course’

On Nov. 8, 2022, the Concordia University Texas Board of Regents voted to separate CTX from Synod governance.

18,000 Lutherans SHINE! in Missouri and Illinois

The servant event was co-sponsored by the LCMS Missouri and Northern Illinois Districts from April 14 to 23.

LCMS presidential election: Candidate statements, Q&A

Learn more about the five nominees for Synod president.

LCMS pastors gather in Iowa state capital

In March, pastors from throughout Iowa gathered in Des Moines to meet with their state legislators.

Lutherans march for life in Illinois

The Illinois March for Life, formerly the March for Life Chicago, was moved to the Illinois capital this year.