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LCMS sends new missionaries to four international regions
The missionaries were blessed during a “Service of Sending” at the LCMS International Center chapel on Aug. 9.
Concordia Historical Institute exhibit highlights LCMS mission work in India
The exhibit, “The Mercy of Christ Freely Given,” is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
‘Real. Present. God.’: Teens, leaders and volunteers descend on Minneapolis for LCMS Youth Gathering
The triennial event, organized by LCMS Youth Ministry, was held July 11–15 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
‘Hatred did not succeed’: Lutherans respond to mass shootings with Gospel comfort
The shootings occurred on Aug. 3 in El Paso, Texas, and on Aug. 4 in Dayton, Ohio.
‘Defending Life’ conference set for Sept. 6–7 in California
The conference is funded in part by a grant from the LCMS Office of National Mission.
Friedrich accepts call to Concordia, St. Paul
The Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, president of Concordia University, Nebraska, has accepted a call to become the tenth president of Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn., effective Jan. 1.
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Resources
Church Worker Wellness: Week 21 Devotion – Intellectual Wellness
In Christ, we learn that we are more sinful than we ever thought, yet more loved than we ever dared to dream.
Concordia Historical Institute exhibit highlights LCMS mission work in India
The exhibit, “The Mercy of Christ Freely Given,” is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
‘Defending Life’ conference set for Sept. 6–7 in California
The conference is funded in part by a grant from the LCMS Office of National Mission.
People & Events
‘Real. Present. God.’: Teens, leaders and volunteers descend on Minneapolis for LCMS Youth Gathering
The triennial event, organized by LCMS Youth Ministry, was held July 11–15 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
LWML adopts $2.1 million mission goal, elects new president
The new president, Debbie Larson, previously served as LWML North Dakota president.
Commentaries
Your first source for LCMS insight and perspective from ministry leaders.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 21 Devotion – Intellectual Wellness
In Christ, we learn that we are more sinful than we ever thought, yet more loved than we ever dared to dream.
The five most pressing needs of pastors
Rev. Richard Koehneke identifies areas of need for the wellness of pastors, church workers and families of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
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
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