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LEA brings teachers together in St. Louis
More than 2,700 educators attended the Lutheran Education Association’s triennial convocation Oct. 10–12 at the America’s Center Convention Complex.
English Bible Camp curriculum offered for parish use
The curriculum uses stories from the Book of Acts to teach about God’s gifts.
Black Ministry ‘Think Tank’ meets in Memphis
The grassroots group spent two days brainstorming ideas for LCMS Black Ministry.
From the mission field – Men’s Bible study in Taiwan
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Norman Edgar Nagel, professor emeritus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
A funeral service for Nagel will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
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Resources
Church Worker Wellness: Week 30 Devotion – Relational Wellness
When we look at Scripture, we find functional as well as dysfunctional families, which helps us see God’s grace in our own families all the more clearly.
LCMS Urban and Inner-City Mission webinar: ‘Outreach Through Lutheran Schools’
Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Dr. Rebecca Schmidt presents a free webinar on “Outreach Through Lutheran Schools.”
LCMS Stewardship Ministry: October 2019 ‘StewardCAST’ newsletter
LCMS Stewardship Ministry discusses how stewards should use a “just-right” grip with the gifts that God has entrusted to them. This “just-right” grip allows stewards to serve their neighbors and to glorify the Lord.
People & Events
LEA brings teachers together in St. Louis
More than 2,700 educators attended the Lutheran Education Association’s triennial convocation Oct. 10–12 at the America’s Center Convention Complex.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Norman Edgar Nagel, professor emeritus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
A funeral service for Nagel will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Commentaries
Your first source for LCMS insight and perspective from ministry leaders.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 30 Devotion – Relational Wellness
When we look at Scripture, we find functional as well as dysfunctional families, which helps us see God’s grace in our own families all the more clearly.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 29 Devotion – Relational Wellness
Interpersonal communication is fraught with errors and missteps, but the Holy Spirit works in our mistakes.
Featured Lutheran Witness Articles
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’ Insert: Faith comes by hearing
LCMS Pastoral Education highlights the significance of a pastor preaching and God’s people hearing the Word of God.
‘Reporter’ Insert: The journey begins with PALS
LCMS Pastoral Education highlights the path pastors can take to acquire continuing education that promotes and nurtures a desire and energy to learn.
‘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.
Notices
Read notices about districts, colloquies, reinstatements, positions, obituaries and more.
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