Commissioned colloquy manual gets major update

The update includes changes for both colloquy applicants and LCMS districts.

From the mission field: Church plant in Germany

Updates on LCMS mission work around the world.

Campus clips: All about community

Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

‘Partners in ministry’: LCEF holds annual meeting

The meeting was the first under a streamlined representational structure.

Wanted: Young Adult Volunteers for 2025 Gathering

The deadline to apply is Dec. 31.

International Church Relations Conference: Planting a flower in the gate of hell

The group gathered Oct. 21–25 in Wittenberg, Germany.

Heimer installed as manager of All Nations Ministry

Prior to serving at the LCMS International Center, Heimer ministered for 28 years on the U.S./Mexico border.

Christian hope in a hopeless world

Jesus says to us, when the world seems to be coming apart, don’t lose hope but trust in Me.

Hurricane Helene: Amid heartache, abiding peace

As Hurricane Milton threatens, recovery from Hurricane Helene continues.

Youth leaders gather in New Orleans, look to 2025

The 2024 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (NATIONAL24) was held July 21–24 in New Orleans.

‘And they sang’: Worship institute covers entire psalter in four days

More than 500 pastors, musicians and laity attended the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.

Campus clips: Commencements and more

Updates from LCMS day schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

Lutherans meet in D.C. to discuss church and state

The event was sponsored by the LCMS Office of the President and Lutheran Church Extension Fund.

June/July ‘Witness’: The Book of Acts

This issue of LW contains an overview of the first Christian community and how its members interacted together as the Body of Christ.

Diversity, unity, civility: New curriculum grounds all three in Christ

The curriculum was field-tested by a small group of faculty and staff members at Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill.

Lutherans extend ‘hand of God’ after Nebraska tornadoes

Within two days of the tornadoes, Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) volunteers started arriving on the scene.