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Sias re-elected, four BOD members elected
Sias was re-elected as secretary of the Synod, and four members were elected to the LCMS Board of Directors.
Delegates acclaim fellowship with three European church bodies
The delegates of the 67th Regular Convention of the LCMS recognized and endorsed fellowship between the LCMS and three Eurasian church bodies.
Delegates pass resolutions on National Witness, Life Together and Retention
The resolutions affirm deaconess and DCE ministry, encourage active witness, call for continued vigilance in child protection, and encourage lifelong catechesis.
Delegates encourage Concordia universities to speak the truth in love
Convention delegates vote to support Concordia University System (CUS) schools in faithfully confessing God’s Word, while also streamlining the process of calling CUS presidents.
LCMS convention reaffirms stances on life and marriage
Two resolutions — affirming the LCMS stances on beginning-of-life issues and biblical marriage — passed by wide margins on Sunday.
First vice-president and regional vice-presidents elected and ranked
The LCMS first vice-president and five regional vice-presidents were elected July 21 during the 2019 Synod convention.
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Resources
125th anniversary of LCMS mission work around the world
For 125 years, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has been sending missionaries to proclaim the Gospel, plant churches and show Christ’s mercy across the globe! Hear former missionaries share their experiences, listen as church leaders talk about mission history, and view a timeline that spans from the first mission plant to the present day.
Answering God’s call
Your church has a place for you! Whether as a pastor, director of Christian Education (DCE), deaconess, music director or educator, each and every church worker vocation helps proclaim the Good News!
Church Worker Wellness: Week 17 Devotion – Emotional Wellness
You are not alone – even when you think enough is enough. You can never give enough, but God has given everything on your behalf.
People & Events
LWML adopts $2.1 million mission goal, elects new president
The new president, Debbie Larson, previously served as LWML North Dakota president.
LaMott appointed interim president of CSP
Former CSP President Rev. Dr. Tom Ries retired at the end of the 2018–19 academic year.
Commentaries
Your first source for LCMS insight and perspective from ministry leaders.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 17 Devotion – Emotional Wellness
You are not alone – even when you think enough is enough. You can never give enough, but God has given everything on your behalf.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 16 Devotion – Physical Wellness
Tension enters into life and ministry. What hope does the incarnation of Jesus give when we feel tension rising?
Movie Reviews
Movie review: ‘Toy Story 4’
The film is engaging and technically superb, but Christian parents may have concerns about its “follow your heart” theme.
Movie review: ‘Aladdin’
“Aladdin” is one of the better recent Disney live-action remakes, but it is still silver next to gold when compared to the 1992 animated film.
Movie review: ‘Avengers: Endgame’
With its themes of sacrifice and failure, “Avengers: Endgame” offers much for Christian viewers to think about.
Supplements
These periodic inserts in the print Reporter provide in-depth information about the Synod’s ministries and initiatives.
‘Reporter’ Supplement – What we heard: Church workers speak on wellness
In a supplement to the June 2019 Reporter, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod highlights what was learned from worker wellness focus groups conducted in 2019.
‘Reporter’ Insert: That the Man Of God may be complete
In a supplement to the March 2019 Reporter, LCMS Pastoral Education highlights how essential both LCMS seminaries are in forming pastors.
‘Reporter’ Insert: Church worker wellness
The January 2019 supplement to the Reporter highlights how The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is focused on church worker wellness.
Notices
Read notices about districts, colloquies, reinstatements, positions, obituaries and more.
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