Prior to serving at the LCMS International Center, Heimer ministered for 28 years on the U.S./Mexico border.
office of national mission
Summit considers blessings, challenges of smaller congregations
The summit is one outcome of 2023 Resolution 1–02A, which calls for aiding small congregations and multi-congregation pastors and parishes.
A ‘wall of water’: Iowa floods strike three LCMS congregations
A response to the June 22 flooding is underway.
BOD adopts $80.6M budget for FY25
The budget reflects an anticipated $78.6M in total revenue and net asset releases, $2.01M in board-designated releases, and a surplus of $51,000.
Specialized Care conference offers practical, theological insight
Specialized Care workers extend their congregation’s Word and Sacrament ministry by providing spiritual care to those in unique circumstances.
BNM, BIM hold spring meetings
Both boards reviewed the proposed budgets and provided feedback for their respective mission units, the Office of National Mission and Office of International Mission.
Obituary: Dr. Carl Moser, former director of LCMS School Ministry
Moser died on May 31 at the age of 86.
Black Clergy Caucus meets during ‘time of transition’
The Black Clergy Caucus of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod held its spring conference April 9–11 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
New research informs worker wellness
In the coming months, LCMS Church Worker Wellness will be putting out content according to quarterly themes, focusing on one aspect of the Wellness Wheel at a time.
Applications open for national development grants
Applications will be accepted between June 1 and Aug. 1.
God’s design for sexuality: Starting the conversation
In 2019 and 2023, the LCMS convention passed resolutions calling on the church to “address sexual orientation and gender identity issues” through intentional conversations.
Lutherans give witness to life and Christ
The March on the Arch is the largest annual pro-life demonstration in the St. Louis region.
In His image: Two sexes, one humanity
The differences between men and women are not something to apologize for but to celebrate.
YouthLead: Finding identity in Christ
Youth leaders gathered for training Feb. 29–March 3 at the Pallottine Renewal Center in St. Louis.
Response plan underway in Chile
The plan includes providing 40,000 meals to underserved families in Viña del Mar.
Worker wellness coalition meets for sharing, planning
The Ministerial Care Coalition gathered in Florida March 3–5.
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