Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

November ‘Witness’: Walking together as Synod

The November issue of The Lutheran Witness provides an update on how the various offices at the IC are accomplishing the tasks set before them.

‘Reporter’ at 50: A conversation with Joe Isenhower Jr.

As the Synod’s official newspaper celebrates its 50th anniversary, a former managing editor takes a look back.

International Center interns receive hands-on training

In addition to serving in their respective areas, the interns participated in a “Meet and Greet” with IC staff and volunteered for a local service project.

Exhibit features Reformation-era coins, medals

The exhibit opens June 25 at Concordia Historical Institute in St. Louis.

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.

Reporter at 50: The introduction of full color

Reporter, the official newspaper of the LCMS, began using full-color photos in the mid-2000s.

Reporter at 50: From newsletter to newspaper

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

A look back: The ‘Walkout’

In observance of the 50th anniversary of Reporter, this column will include short snippets of Reporter history.

LCMS, ELS, WELS hold annual informal meeting

Representatives of the three church bodies met in Florida in December.

New crucifix installed, dedicated at LCMS International Center

The crucifix was a gift from Ilona Kuchta in memory of her husband, Dr. Thomas (Tom) W. Kuchta, who served as LCMS chief financial officer from 2001 to 2010.

Loc installed as LCMS chief administrative officer

Felix Loc replaces retiring chief administrative officer Frank Simek.

Synod officers, board members installed in St. Louis

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term as LCMS president during the 2023 convention in Milwaukee.

Mission boards hold last meetings of quadrennium

The boards next meet Sept. 14 and 15 in St. Louis.

LCMS files complaint against Concordia University Texas

The complaint seeks a reversal of CTX’s governance change.

LWML elects new president, sets record mission goal

The 40th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League was held June 22–25 in Milwaukee under the theme “Celebrate the Lord of the Nations.”

Behr joins LCMS Communications

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