Cheryl Magness

Managing Editor of Reporter

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Cheryl Magness is managing editor of the print and online versions of Reporter, the official newspaper of the LCMS. She has written for a variety of publications, including The Federalist, Touchstone and The Lutheran Witness, and is a contributor to the book He Restores My Soul from Emmanuel Press. She has degrees in English and music and enjoys playing piano and spending time with her family.

‘The Lord is near’: Maui fire recovery continues

The Maui response exemplifies the Synod working together to help a Lutheran church and school be the light of Christ in their community.

Campus clips: Celebrating scholars of all ages

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

From the mission field: Seminary has new director

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

District presidents hold first meeting of triennium

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met in St. Louis Sept. 16–19.

Concordia universities to host church work days

Set Apart to Serve is partnering with the Concordia University System on a series of campus church work days in 2024.

BOD welcomes new members, elects Preus chairman

The BOD held its first meeting of the new triennium Sept. 14–15 in St. Louis.

Youth Ministry unveils 2025 Gathering theme

The 2025 Youth Gathering is set for July 19–23, 2025, in New Orleans.

From the mission field: Student to chaplain

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

Campus clips: Synod schools receive, share God’s gifts

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

New crucifix installed, dedicated at LCMS International Center

The crucifix was a gift from Ilona Kuchta in memory of her husband, Dr. Thomas (Tom) W. Kuchta, who served as LCMS chief financial officer from 2001 to 2010.

Loc installed as LCMS chief administrative officer

Felix Loc replaces retiring chief administrative officer Frank Simek.

Synod officers, board members installed in St. Louis

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term as LCMS president during the 2023 convention in Milwaukee.

Campus clips: Groundbreakings and welcomes

Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.

Participants needed for ‘Created Male and Female’ retreat

A pilot project for parents will help develop resources related to sexual identity/orientation.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ affirmed by Synod in convention

Resolution 6-01 passed unanimously.

LCMS files complaint against Concordia University Texas

The complaint seeks a reversal of CTX’s governance change.