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LCMS pastor serves in Mexico — first in 20 years

Based in Mexico City, the Rev. Daniel Conrad serves primarily as a theological educator.

LCMS relationship with BSA ‘no longer tenable’

The decision is the result of the Boy Scouts of America’s action, made earlier this year, to allow openly gay Scout leaders.

University enrollment keeps climbing: now at 37,307

This fall is the 23rd straight year of ever-escalating total enrollment at the Synod’s 10 Concordia University System campuses nationwide.

RSTM conference looks at ‘ripe harvest,’ barriers to outreach

More than 160 participants from 24 states attend the Synod’s National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference in Kansas City, Mo.

Fort Wayne symposium clarifies ethics of infertility

The Infertility Ethics Symposium, sponsored by LCMS Life and Health Ministries, is held Nov. 7 at Concordia Theological Seminary.

In December’s ‘Lutheran Witness’

Writers span both the penitence of Advent and the celebration of Christmas, while keeping the focus on Christ.

Synod walks with German partner in ministry amid flood of refugees

The Synod’s $100,000 grant will be used by SELK congregations to provide food, shelter, transportation, language instruction and the proclamation of the Gospel.

ONM supports deaconess wellness through DOXOLOGY, Grace Place

Participants say they appreciate the DOXOLOGY for Deaconesses conference this October in Racine, Wis., and the Grace Place Wellness retreat for deaconesses last year in St. Louis.

LFL conference focuses on being ‘created, redeemed, called’ in public square

More than 375 registrants gather in Petersburg, Ky., Oct. 30-31 for the 2015 Lutherans For Life National Conference.

Russian partner churches together make history

The bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia and the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church lead worship and celebrate the Lord’s Supper together for the first time.

Photo essay: Well Done!

Two new wells in Malawi, Africa, are made possible by some $24,000 in LCMS grants.

LBT dedicates new offices in Concordia, Mo.

Lutheran Bible Translators relocates to the campus of Saint Paul Lutheran High School.

Wulf relates Synod finances to understanding of community

Being good stewards is not only about managing individual resources, but also about taking care of the community, he says.

Stanley to discuss religious freedom, Lutheran schools

Alliance Defending Freedom’s Erik Stanley discusses religious freedom as it applies to Lutheran schools and students Nov. 18 on “kfuo.org.”

EIIT students receive calls, vicarage assignments


Twelve students in the Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology program received call or vicarage assignments Oct. 23 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

In November’s ‘Lutheran Witness’

In the special “State of the Synod” issue, readers get an in-depth look at the LCMS ministries, resources and people ready to serve them.