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Reading & Study

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.

News

DCEs hold biennial gathering

An award ceremony honoring DCEs for outstanding service was held during the conference.

The sanctuary of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dallas was severely damaged by a fire on Jan. 29. (St. Paul Lutheran Church)

National News

‘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.

Grandparents have a major role in forming and recruiting future pastors, teachers, DCEs, deaconesses and other full-time church workers.

News

‘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.

National News

Campus clips: Music and sports in focus

Updates from LCMS schools, universities and seminaries.

News

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.

News

Webinar explores missionary service for spouses, families

The webinar will take place on Saturday, April 18, 9–10 a.m. Central time.

News

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.

Convention Notices

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.

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.

Convention Notices

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.