Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.
‘Making Disciples for Life’ theme of new ‘Chapel Talks’
The 2022–2023 edition of ‘Chapel Talks’ is available as a free, downloadable PDF or a for-purchase paperback.
LCMS pastor cares for first responders after Amtrak derailment
The train, which was carrying 275 passengers and 12 crew members, derailed in Mendon, Mo., about 100 miles northeast of Kansas City.
Summer KFUO series highlights ‘Set Apart to Serve’ initiative
The series will air on KFUO’s “The Coffee Hour” on Fridays during June, July and August.
From the mission field — Mission Training Centers
A Mission Training Center is an LCMS-supported program that helps parish pastors in Africa train men and women for service in the church.
Every One His Witness expands online access
Every One His Witness (E1HW) is now available at no cost to anyone who registers at the E1HW website.
Wolter honored as ‘chaplain of the year’
The Rev. (Lt. Col.) Derek M. Wolter has been named 2021 Chaplain of the Year by the U.S. Air National Guard.
‘What if?’ Disaster responders learn lifesaving strategies
On April 7 and 8, approximately 30 disaster response leaders from around the Synod gathered to study “How to Stay Alive in a Crisis.”
Podcast offers ‘5 minutes with a missionary’
The program offers a new way for people in the LCMS to get to know the Synod’s international missionaries.
Todd promoted to chief of chaplains
Chaplain Gregory Todd was promoted to chief of chaplains for the U.S. Navy on May 16 in Washington, D.C.
Phil’s Friends: Sending the ‘right message at the right time’
The LCMS Recognized Service Organization has sent more than 42,000 care packages and more than a million cards to people suffering with cancer.
Program ‘unpacks’ Synod’s international mission work
Missions Unpacked provides interactive, online resources that enable people to learn more about the Synod’s international mission work without ever leaving home.
Theme announced for 2023 Synod convention
The 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is set for July 29–Aug. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee.
KFUO Sharathon set for April 21–23
The event is the single most significant source of funding for the listener-supported station.
Campus clips – Concordias, students, alums receive recognition
Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.
Evangelizing the lost through life ministry
An upcoming seminar will explore ways for those involved in life ministry or advocacy to reach the unchurched with the Gospel.
