Some 900 participants from around the world join the International
Lutheran Laymen’s League/Lutheran Hour Ministries Oct. 21-23 for anniversary events in St. Louis.
Matthew Harrison
LLL/LHM celebrates 100th anniversary
COP deals with many topics at first post-convention meeting
The Sept. 9-13 LCMS Council of Presidents meeting features an agenda with numerous guest speakers and topics.
Pilger sanctuary dedication, 101st anniversary — joy follows disaster
St. John’s Lutheran Church, disaster responders and Synod leaders reflect on tornado recovery and Christ’s mercy.
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.
Gospel’s centrality key to BNM’s work in new triennium
Meeting in St. Louis Sept. 8-9, the Synod’s Board for National Mission hears reports on all 18 ministries of the LCMS Office of National Mission.
Cranach Reformation Altar reproduction installed at International Center
A scale reproduction of the Reformation Altar art in Wittenberg, Germany, is dedicated Sept. 19 at the LCMS International Center chapel.
History, heritage surround Synod leaders’ installation
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and others elected to LCMS posts this year are installed Sept. 10 in St. Louis.
LCMS and LCP Encouraged by Agreement
On June 8, 2016, the Rev. Antonio Reyes, president of The Lutheran Church in the Philippines (LCP), and the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), signed a protocol agreement encouraging and strengthening the official…
Harrison reflects on convention: ‘I’ve never seen anything like it’
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison also offers thoughts on the importance of confessing Christ in a shifting society.
New legal guide helps ministries prepare for lawsuits
The Synod and Alliance Defending Freedom collaborate on a manual, “Protecting Your Ministry (From Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Lawsuits).”
Former LCMS, seminary President Ralph Bohlmann dies
Some 325 people attend his July 27 funeral at Concordia Seminary’s Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus.
Harrison responds to re-election
Among his comments to convention delegates on Sunday, LCMS President/President-elect Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison says it’s wonderful to hear from Lutherans that they’re praying for him.
Harrison announces slate for LCMS first vice-president
LCMS President/President-elect Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison announces the five nominees who will stand for election at this summer’s Synod convention.
LCMS named among winners of ‘Top Workplaces’ award
The recognition is based on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by a Pennsylvania research firm specializing in organizational health and workplace improvement.
Harrison shares thoughts on election, Synod priorities
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares in a video his thoughts about the recent election that returned him to office, and what the Synod will be focusing on in the years ahead.
A statement from President Harrison on the death of Justice Scalia
We have received the news of the death of Justice Scalia with deep shock. On the moral issues, on which The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has taken a public stand (life, marriage and religious freedom), we and all creedal and biblically oriented Christians had no more stalwart friend on the Supreme Court than Justice Scalia.