‘Stand’ grants enable mercy, witness outreach

Part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, $1 million is awarded in “Stand With Your Community” grants.

BIM calls missionaries, explores significance of Christianity in Africa

The LCMS Board for International Mission calls six rostered church workers and appoints a layperson for service in Eurasia, East Africa and Latin America.

The LCMS is joining Giving Tuesday

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is joining Giving Tuesday and asking people around the world to make a difference through charitable giving on a single day, Dec. 1.

2016 ‘National Lutheran Schools Week’ resources ready

The free materials for the Jan. 24-30 observance include a resource manual, a new hymn, a bulletin insert and a proclamation.

400-plus at NATIONAL15 focus on serving youth

LCMS Youth Ministry’s 2015 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference — focused on the theme of “Standing” — meets July 12-15 in New Orleans.

Iowa District East re-elects Saunders president

Delegates to the LCMS Iowa District East convention, June 26-27 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, elect the Rev. Dr. Brian S. Saunders of Cedar Rapids by acclamation to his third three-year term.

LCMS U director offers encouragement, hope in wake of SCOTUS marriage ruling

LCMS U director reminds college students: “God has a habit of working great things out of dark moments.”

Iowa West elects Turner new district president

The Rev. Dr. Steven D. Turner of Algona, Iowa, is the new president of the LCMS Iowa District West.

FAQs regarding CCM Opinion 14-2724 on Bylaw 3.8.3

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod answers frequently asked questions regarding Commission on Constitutional Matters Opinion 14-2724 regarding Bylaw 3.8.3.

Southeastern District re-elects Denninger president

The Rev. Dr. John R. Denninger of Springfield, Va., is elected to his second term as president of the LCMS Southeastern District during the district’s 37th Regular Convention.

Fale begins work as executive director, International Mission

The Rev. John Fale now leads the LCMS Office of International Mission.

Zieroth leads PALS program

The Rev. Dr. Gary Zieroth of Chaska, Minn., is interim director of the Synod’s Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support program.

Seminaries announce off-campus courses

Here’s a listing of off-campus, continuing-education opportunities offered by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Oklahoma District delegates re-elect Henke

Meeting April 17-18, delegates re-elect the Rev. Barrie E. Henke to his third term as district president.

Video: La Via – See one LCMS family’s journey to the mission field

Follow the Ruesch family as they answer Christ’s call to become LCMS missionaries in Puerto Rico. Over the course of twelve episodes, learn how they enter the mission field and see how their life changes before their eyes… and yours!

National mission board issues second call, finalizes policy manual

At its Feb. 2 meeting, the Board for National Mission examines its role as a policy-making board in light of ministry reports.