On May 5–7, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod held a summit to discuss the future direction of family ministry.
Specialized Spiritual Care educators recognized
Specialized Spiritual Care workers care for those who serve in specialized settings such as hospitals, prisons, police/fire departments or senior living communities.
Position announcement: Admissions officer, Concordia Seminary
The seminary seeks candidates for the position of full-time admissions officer to recruit students for its advanced and distance studies programs.
May ‘Witness’: The Nicene Creed
The May issue of The Lutheran Witness celebrates the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
New Washington law targets seal of confessional
Pastors refusing to comply with the law could face a yearlong prison sentence and fines up to $5,000.
Board of Directors discusses RSOs, budget, CUS, more
The February meeting of the BOD was held in Ann Arbor, Mich.
LCMS president encourages ‘walking together’ in pastoral formation
The Synod cannot diverge from its process of certification of pastoral candidates, authorized by seminaries fully accountable to all of us.
LCMS addresses unauthorized, non-LCMS pastoral formation programs
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Council of Presidents affirms a statement directing potential pastoral students only to LCMS-approved programs and confirming that it will not ordain graduates from unauthorized institutions.
Southern District elects Johnson to third term
The Rev. Eric C. Johnson was elected on the first ballot.
Buss elected to third term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Dr. Allan Buss was elected on the first ballot.
Finnern re-elected in Minnesota North
The Rev. Brady L. Finnern was elected to his second term as district president on the first ballot.
Higher education in the LCMS: Part 2
This installment in the series considers mission fidelity and Lutheran identity.
Giving thanks for our teachers
As part of a year of church worker appreciation, the church gives thanks for its teachers.
March on the Arch: St. Louis area Lutherans turn out for life
The need to rally for the pro-life cause has increased in Missouri since Amendment 3 was passed in November 2024.
Items wanted, available (May 2025)
Wanted this month is a van. Available are communion trays.
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