Lutheran Academic Standards near completion

The standards, which were called for by the 2023 LCMS convention, offer guidance for integrating Lutheran identity into the teaching of history, English/language arts, science, mathematics and fine arts.

Family Ministry releases new resources

The resources include materials for family devotions and Bible study.

Official notice: RSO update (Feb. 2026)

A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed, and those whose RSO status has been removed.

Youth Gathering survey reflects teens’ faith, concerns

The survey has been conducted at every Gathering since the first one in 1980.

Third annual district forum held in St. Louis

The 48 district leaders in attendance represented 31 LCMS districts.

Created Male and Female Task Force wraps up work

The task force will report on its work, which began in 2019, to the 2026 LCMS convention.

Necessary conversations: The church parsonage

Some LCMS parsonages are not maintained as well as they should be.

School and church leaders discuss tax credit potential

The roundtable was hosted in Washington, D.C., by the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty.

Seminarians learn about church planting

In October, students from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, gained hands-on experience in church planting by visiting the LCMS South Wisconsin District.

All Nations Council gathers in St. Louis

The gathering brought together 13 representatives from 10 different ethnic mission societies and ministries around the country.

BOD, COP, mission boards hold fall meetings

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Directors, Council of Presidents and Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in St. Louis in August and September.

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.

Conference on death points to life in Christ

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

Official notice: RSO update (Aug. 2025)

A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed, and those whose RSO status has been removed.

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.