The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod have announced plans for their annual assignment and call services.
COP, BOD hold winter meetings
The LCMS Council of Presidents and the LCMS Board of Directors held their regularly scheduled meetings Feb. 9–11 and Feb. 19–21, respectively.
From the mission field: The three pillars of LCMS International Mission
The work of LCMS International Mission is anchored in three pillars: spread the Gospel, plant Lutheran churches and show mercy.
LCMS U: A home away from home
In February, University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, held its annual retreat at Camp Lone Star.
March ‘Witness’ explores doctrine of vocation
Martin Luther considered every God-given role in a Christian’s life as a part of his or her calling.
DCEs hold biennial gathering
An award ceremony honoring DCEs for outstanding service was held during the conference.
‘We will get up’: St. Paul, Dallas, damaged by fire
St. Paul’s sanctuary and furnishings were completely destroyed by a fire the evening of Jan. 29.
‘Set Apart to Serve’: The blessing of grandparents
Grandparents have a major role in forming and recruiting future pastors, teachers, DCEs, deaconesses and other full-time church workers.
Campus clips: Music and sports in focus
Updates from LCMS schools, universities and seminaries.
Mission boards prepare for convention
The LCMS Boards for International Mission (BIM) and National Mission (BNM) met via Zoom on Jan. 28 and 29, respectively.
Webinar explores missionary service for spouses, families
The webinar will take place on Saturday, April 18, 9–10 a.m. Central time.
SLED expands to early childhood
The School Leadership Development Project, or SLED, exists to identify, recruit and equip educators to serve as leaders in their schools.
Official notice: Committee for Convention Nominations
The Committee for Convention Nominations provides slates of candidates for many of the officer, board and commission positions to be filled by the 2026 LCMS convention.
Candidates announced for Synod president, first and regional vice-presidents
The nominations processes for the offices of president, first vice-president and regional vice-presidents for the 2026 LCMS convention have been completed.
Official notice: Candidates for Synod president, vice-president and regional vice-presidents
The 2026 nominations processes for the offices of president, first vice-president and regional vice-presidents of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod have been completed.
Official notice: LCMS districts (March 2026)
Updates from districts of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

