God’s design for sexuality: Starting the conversation

In 2019 and 2023, the LCMS convention passed resolutions calling on the church to “address sexual orientation and gender identity issues” through intentional conversations.

In His image: Two sexes, one humanity

The differences between men and women are not something to apologize for but to celebrate.

Disaster assessment underway after tornado outbreak

The Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, director of LCMS Disaster Response, is currently visiting the region.

‘More than just the building’: Restoring a church in Panama

Due to a series of catastrophic events, the sanctuary of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Balboa, Panama, had become unusable.

Campus clips: Music, theology, basketball

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

DOXOLOGY honors Yahnke, celebrates 15 years

DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, was developed to train pastors in theologically sound strategies for caring for their own mental health as well as that of their flock. 

January ‘Witness’: God giving to us

The January issue of The Lutheran Witness walks readers through the worship service of the Lutheran church.

National Mission hosts districts for sharing, collaboration

The gathering was intended to strengthen the partnership among the Synod and its districts.

Campus clips: Concordias welcome new staff, report growth

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

Town hall highlights resource hub

The Set Apart to Serve resource hub is a collection of materials curated for parents, church workers and laity to use when speaking to youth about a vocation in the church.

‘The Lord is near’: Maui fire recovery continues

The Maui response exemplifies the Synod working together to help a Lutheran church and school be the light of Christ in their community.

Concordia universities to host church work days

Set Apart to Serve is partnering with the Concordia University System on a series of campus church work days in 2024.

Youth Ministry unveils 2025 Gathering theme

The 2025 Youth Gathering is set for July 19–23, 2025, in New Orleans.

Here we stand, here we go

We cannot stand on the Gospel without going with the Gospel. 

‘We Preach Christ Crucified’: 2023 convention wrap-up

A brief, final wrap-up of the proceedings of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.

OIM presentations highlight three-fold approach to mission work

The series of four presentations on the Synod’s international mission efforts explain the OIM’s emphasis on spreading the Gospel, planting Lutheran churches and showing mercy.