Almost 200 children from the community of Palmar Arriba, Dominican Republic, took part in a week-long vacation Bible school in 2021.
International Mission
‘Let love be genuine’: More help for Ukraine
The actions of a Lutheran in Romania bear witness to the love of God in Christ Jesus.
From the mission field — LWML grant supports sewing lessons in Kenya
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
Wife of Synod’s longest-serving alliance missionary laid to rest in Jamaica
Abasifreke Ite, wife of the Rev. Obot Ite, died on Nov. 20, 2021, in Kingston, Jamaica.
Ministerial Care Coalition holds annual meeting
The coalition — a collection of representatives from around the Synod — supports and fosters conversations about church worker wellness.
From the mission field: Youth ministry in Dominican Republic
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
Photo essay: A photographer’s look back at 2021
LCMS Managing Photojournalist Erik M. Lunsford shares some of 2021’s definitive moments.
From the mission field: New pastors in Kenya
In September, four new pastors were ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya.
‘No more and no less’: At all times, God provides
As 2021 comes to a close, consider a year-end gift to the The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
From the mission field – Dicke teaches on music and worship
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
Mission board gets uplifting overseas reports
The LCMS Board for International Mission met Sept. 23 and 24 in St. Louis.
‘Reporter’ supplement: Pastoral Education – Are Pastors Really Necessary?
In a supplement to the September 2021 “Reporter,” LCMS Pastoral Education addresses the question of whether pastors are necessary, introduces the new Church Worker Recruitment Initiative and shows how you support our seminaries through the Synod.
From the mission field – Teacher training in Hong Kong
Updates on LCMS mission work around the world.
New missionaries complete first week of orientation
The session was geared toward preparing the missionaries for the first part of their work: visiting congregations and building a network of support.
LCMS missionaries displaced by Ethiopia flooding
The seminary of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) in Addis Ababa was also severely damaged, and several people died.
‘To live is Christ’: Pohjola consecrated as bishop of Finnish Lutheran Church
The consecration took place amid persecution from the Finnish government stemming from Pohjola’s endorsement of a 2004 booklet written by Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a medical doctor and longstanding member of the Finnish parliament.

