Dr. Thomas Wrege, who succeeds Dr. Jonathan C. Laabs, will begin serving Jan. 1, 2026.
Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs)
Lutheran educators gather in St. Louis
Lutheran educators from around the world gathered Oct. 2–4 for the triennial Lutheran Education Association convocation.
New RSO carries on Bethesda legacy
Bethesda Lutheran Disability Ministries became a Recognized Service Organization of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in May.
Young adults share church work journey at Higher Things
Set Apart to Serve was represented at this summer’s Higher Things conferences by young adults who are either pursuing church work studies or currently serving as LCMS church workers.
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.
Applications open for national development grants
The grant application window is June 1–Aug. 1.
Multiple LCMS groups assist with tornado response
A damaging storm system went through parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky on May 16.
Board of Directors discusses RSOs, budget, CUS, more
The February meeting of the BOD was held in Ann Arbor, Mich.
March on the Arch: St. Louis area Lutherans turn out for life
The need to rally for the pro-life cause has increased in Missouri since Amendment 3 was passed in November 2024.
Connection points: Forming youth in the faith
There are several organizations that walk beside LCMS congregations, families and schools to to help form youth in the Christian faith.
LEA honors top educators
Dr. Mary Scott, executive director and CEO at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif., was selected to receive the Christus Magister award, LEA’s highest honor.
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.
‘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.
‘Partners in ministry’: LCEF holds annual meeting
The meeting was the first under a streamlined representational structure.
‘Christ is our foundation’: Hurricane recovery continues in North Carolina
Hurricane Helene came ashore in September 2024, leaving widespread damage across the southeastern United States.
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