LCMS Communications

Reporter at 50: From newsletter to newspaper

Celebrating 50 years of Reporter, the official newspaper of the LCMS.

A new look for ‘Reporter’

In conjunction with its upcoming 50th anniversary, ‘Reporter’ unveils a new masthead.

Behr joins LCMS Communications

Mike Behr was installed on March 24 but began serving in January.

COP, BOD meet in St. Louis

Among other items, the COP discussed the Concordia University System, and the BOD reviewed the Synod’s financial position.

BOD holds last meeting of 2022

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Directors met Nov. 18–19, 2022, in Phoenix.

Strand retires after 40 years of Synod service

David Strand has served as executive director of LCMS Communications since 2006.

Call for nominations/applicants – Executive director, LCMS Communications

Executive director, LCMS Communications The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) announces an opening for the position of executive director, LCMS Communications, housed at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis. Unit profile In collaboration with the Synod’s officers, leadership, staff, boards,…

Obituary: Roger Drinnon, former director of Editorial Services for LCMS Communications

Roger Allen Drinnon, former director of Editorial Services for the LCMS, died on April 3 in Mascoutah, Ill.

‘Witness’ welcomes Askins as editor

The Rev. Roy S. Askins formerly served as communications manager for the LCMS Asia Region.

BOD business includes budget, convention prep

Preparations for the Synod convention are proceeding on schedule, and three major Synodwide initiatives are newly underway or soon to be.

‘Reporter’ newspaper announces staff changes

Starting July 1, Paula Schlueter Ross becomes managing editor, succeeding Joe Isenhower Jr.

Baton passes for ‘Lutheran Witness’ managing editor

“Lutheran Witness” Managing Editor Adriane Heins moves on and is succeeded by Rachel Bomberger of Kent City, Mich.

Synod Snapshot: Boards and Business

News from the February meetings of the LCMS Council of Presidents and Board of Directors.

New BIM members learn scope of international work

“I give thanks to God that I’m able to be a part of it,” said new LCMS Board for International Mission member Rev. Roberto Rojas at the board’s first meeting of the new triennium.

‘Eyes of Life’ presents voice for life-issues discussion

Visitors to eyesoflife.org encounter others’ life stories and may post their own.

Communications, periodicals recognized by religious press groups

The department and its four periodicals receive a record 23 total awards from the Associated Church Press and the Evangelical Press Association.