Dr. John Eckrich, a retired practicing physician and the founder of Grace Place Wellness Ministries, teaches on “Fear, Anxiety, and Wellness: Journey to a Heart at Peace.”
‘Joy:fully Lutheran’ – Rejoice. Pray. Give thanks. Christ has done it.
Even as our world changes, the Word of God remains the same. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod proclaims this truth here and throughout the world in mission work, disaster response, universities, seminaries and especially in our congregations.
Seminaries offer summer learning opportunities
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. are offering a series of summer workshops — open to pastors, church workers and laypeople — in various locations across the country.
CPH book focuses on helping the needy
In a book about caring for the poor, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison takes the example of St. Paul and applies it to today’s church.
In the May ‘Lutheran Witness’: Children are blessings
The May 2018 edition of “The Lutheran Witness” includes an overview of Lutheran K-12 education in America by Heather Smith and contributions from well-known voices including the Rev. A. Trevor Sutton, the Rev. Dr. Peter Scaer and Adriane Heins, former LW managing editor.
KFUO Audio: Religious Liberty Executive Order – one year later
Free To Be Faithful® moderator Kip Allen and Travis Weber, director of the Family Research Council’s Center for Religious Liberty, discuss the 2017 Executive Order Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty and its impact so far.
Call Day – God’s Work for God’s People
The highlight and culmination of seminary training is Call Day, when the LCMS sends forth pastors and deaconesses.
Resources available to help churches celebrate Armed Forces Sunday
The resources may be used on Armed Forces Sunday, Memorial Day Sunday, Independence Day weekend, Veterans Day or an alternate date.
Share It! — Encouraging mission support
Answers to the question: “How does your congregation or school encourage the support of mission work and/or missionaries?”
Let Every Tongue Praise the Lord
Deaconess Sandra Rhein assists Lutheran church bodies around the world in creating a hymnal of their own.
KFUO Audio: Two kingdoms in Washington, D.C.
The Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz, executive director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, joins KFUO Radio host Kip Allen to discuss the center’s role in Washington, D.C.
April ‘Lutheran Witness’: Christian missions through the lens of Easter
Readers can join with all the saints in heaven and on earth as they travel through time and across space to celebrate Christ’s resurrection.
Spring ‘Engage’: How God opens doors for the Gospel
In unique ways and in diverse locations around the world, Lutherans are faithfully carrying out the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations.
Share It! — Welcoming visitors
Congregation and school leaders share how they make new parishioners and students feel welcome.
CTCR report: ‘Women and Military Service: A Lutheran Perspective’
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations adopted a report on “Women and Military Service: A Lutheran Perspective” to address the issue of women serving in the military, particularly in combat roles.
Photo essay: Update on Texas hurricane relief
The LCMS Texas District effort has changed from splintered work in response to changing needs to that of a well-coordinated operation.
