National Mission

Cundiff installed as Church Planting director

The Rev. Dr. Quintin Cundiff formerly served as a theological educator and missionary for the LCMS Office of International Mission’s Eurasia region.

CUNE students assist with storm cleanup

A severe storm on Aug. 9 caused damage on the CUNE campus and throughout the city of Seward.

Gathering encourages youth to endure in Christ

The 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering was held July 19–23 in New Orleans under the theme “ENDURE.”

‘Lutherans Engage’: Quiet and humble service

The Summer 2025 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.

Campus ministry leaders gather in Irvine

More than 50 LCMS church workers and lay leaders gathered May 28–30 for the LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference. 

Tornado hits Lutheran camp in Oklahoma

The response is ongoing after an EF-1 tornado hit Camp Lutherhoma in Tahlequah, Okla., on June 18.

Congregations needed for Worker Wellness pilot project

Interested congregations should respond by July 15.

Applications open for national development grants

The grant application window is June 1–Aug. 1.

Specialized Spiritual Care educators recognized

Specialized Spiritual Care workers care for those who serve in specialized settings such as hospitals, prisons, police/fire departments or senior living communities.

New ministry leaders join IC staff

The leaders will serve in the areas of international mission, discipleship and family ministry.

LCMS pastor ministers in wake of Bourbon Street tragedy

The Rev. Kenneth DeSoto serves as a police department chaplain in New Orleans.

Registration open for ‘Dying Well in Christ’

“Dying Well in Christ: A Forum on the Church’s Care at Life’s End” is set for July 7–9 on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

Mission boards meet via Zoom

The LCMS Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in late January.

Join ‘Team Flex’ at this summer’s Youth Gathering

Team Flex volunteers serve across multiple areas of the Gathering, providing support wherever it is needed most.

‘His is the victory’: Lutherans confess Christ at March for Life

The 2025 National March for Life in Washington, D.C., was the third since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

District representatives meet for mutual sharing, encouragement

Topics included worker wellness, church planting, evangelism and outreach, and equipping and encouraging smaller congregations.