Boards gather for President’s Leadership Meeting

Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison speaks about challenges and blessings in the Synod today and Dr. Leo S. Mackay Jr. addresses “Excellence into the Future.”

LCMS president, officers and board, commission members installed

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, 13th president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, is installed to his second three-year term during a two-hour Service of Installation Sept. 14 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

LCMS leaders experience faithful Siberian partners

Three Synod leaders participate in summer seminars of the Siberian Evangelical Lutheran Church, a new LCMS partner church.

Installation of LCMS officers set for Sept. 14

A Divine Service of Installation is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, for LCMS officers and newly elected and appointed members of Synod boards and commissions.

PALS can make pastors’ sem-to-parish transitions smoother

More than 40 facilitators for the Synod’s Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support program attend an annual training conference to discuss “best practices and good ideas.”

National Offering tops $484,000

LCMS congregations and households have given more than $484,000 to “Together as Synod,” the triennial LCMS National Offering.

Omnibus resolutions cover wide-ranging issues

The pastoral calling process, women’s role in church offices and the next LCMS convention are among topics addressed by three resolutions.

Worldwide witness, support for national mission, church relations among key actions on day four of business at LCMS convention

For Immediate Release Contact: Vicki Biggs, 314-996-1236, 314-556-3829 (cell), @theLCMS, @LCMSConvention ST. LOUIS, July 24, 2013—On their fourth full day of business at the 65th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, delegates worked swiftly to address numerous matters including…

Harrison spotlights blessings of past, ‘severe challenges’ for future

Newly re-elected Synod president uses report to encourage convention delegates.

Delegates vote to expand Koinonia Project, Yeadon addresses ‘tough year’

In their first official action of the convention, voting delegates adopt a resolution that encourages widespread support and participation in the Koinonia — or harmony — Project.

Harrison opens Missouri Synod’s 65th Regular Convention

ST. LOUIS, July 21, 2013—Banging once, twice, three times with a historic gavel, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, formally opened today the first business session of the church’s 65th Regular Convention “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

Cwirla reminds convention delegates we are ‘Baptized for This Moment’

Baptism is salvation’s “now” and “for you” applied to you in your time and place, says Rev. William Cwirla in his “Baptized for this Moment” convention essay.

Harrison opens Synod’s 65th Regular Convention

Banging once, twice, three times with a historic gavel, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison formally opens the first business session of the church’s 65th Regular Convention.

Harrison shares thoughts on convention, re-election

In broadcast interviews and newspaper articles, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison also answers questions about his first and upcoming terms in office.

65th LCMS convention set for July 20-25 in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, July 13, 2013—More than 3,500 Lutherans are expected to attend the upcoming 65th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). Meeting under the theme “Baptized for This Moment” at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis July 20-25, the convention serves as the principal legislative assembly for the church body. Along with the consideration of some 116 resolutions, the convention includes opportunities for worship and fellowship.

Pressure Points (July 2013)

This month’s column explores how a new pastor might best begin ministry with his first congregation.