More than 500 pastors, musicians and laity attended the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.
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Singing the Bible’s hymnal: Worship institute spotlights psalter
Registration is now open for the 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.
God’s abundant grace: A sermon from Luther
A sermon of Martin Luther from April 6, 1541, is translated by LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison.
New ‘Preach the Word’ module focuses on catechesis
The module is taught by the Rev. Peter Bender, senior pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Sussex, Wis.
New module addresses preaching in a post-Christian culture
The module features the Rev. Dr. Gregory P. Seltz, executive director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C., and speaker emeritus of “The Lutheran Hour.”
Module 8 of ‘Preach the Word’ addresses preaching of Law and Gospel
The module encourages experienced preachers to “dig further … to proclaim Law and Gospel effectively in specific ways that flow from the biblical text.”
New preaching module studies ‘the baptized life’
The module offers both written and video resources and encourages pastors to spend time together in discussion and practice.
Registration opens for 2019 Symposia in Fort Wayne
The Jan. 15–18 Symposia Series presented by Concordia Theological Seminary will discuss “Themes in the Gospel of John” and “The Meaning of Biblical Authority.”
Preach the Word releases new module on sacramental preaching
The sixth module of the Synod’s ongoing program for fostering excellence in preaching is taught by the Rev. Dr. David H. Petersen.
Seminaries plan preaching workshops, lecture and music events
The preaching workshops will focus on helping pastors plan and prepare for Lent.
Pless to lead Advent preaching workshop at Concordia Theological Seminary
The workshop is $40/person and will take place on Nov. 7.
‘Preach the Word’ Module 1 targets using stories effectively
The new resource — one of three for 2017 — is designed to help pastors work together to improve their preaching.
Helping our preachers up their game
Team discusses “Preach the Word” curriculum for LCMS pastors who seek to hone their preaching abilities.
Wrong turn opens door to worship-institute theme
The 2014 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music, July 28-31 in Seward, Neb., draws more than 400 participants.