Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
New This Week
Obituary: Dr. Ralph Reinke, former president of Concordia Publishing House and Concordia University, Nebraska
Dr. Ralph Reinke died on April 27 at the age of 95.
Marks of the church: May ‘LW’
The seven marks of the church help identify faithful Lutheran churches around the world.
Youth take part in leadership training
YouthLead is a youth leadership training retreat hosted by LCMS Youth Ministry.
Galchutt and Frese installed in St. Louis
The Rev. Daniel M. Galchutt serves as executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, and the Rev. Michael N. Frese serves as deputy director of LCMS Church Relations—Office of the President.
New evangelism module addresses witnessing to Jehovah’s Witnesses
‘Every One His Witness’ is The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod resource for equipping Lutherans to share the Gospel with the people they encounter in their everyday lives.
‘Too joyous not to share’: News from ‘Set Apart to Serve’
The Rev. Dr. James Baneck, executive director of the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education, provides an update on the church work recruitment initiative.
Synod offers grants to support displaced Ukrainians
LCMS congregations and Recognized Service Organizations are eligible to apply.
‘A Chaste and Decent Life’: CTCR updates 1981 report
The update is a direct response to resolutions adopted by the Synod in convention in 2016 and 2019.
Lutherans march for life in Illinois
The Illinois March for Life, formerly the March for Life Chicago, was moved to the Illinois capital this year.
‘The cause is just’: Harrison speaks at Illinois March for Life
The Illinois March for Life took place in Springfield, Ill., on March 21.
COP supports statement on CTX from Harrison, BOD
The Synod’s statement on CTX’s action to self-govern was released on April 18.
Call Day is almost here
Both LCMS seminaries will provide live, online coverage of their upcoming Call Day and Assignment services.
Synod responds to CTX action to self-govern
On Nov. 8, the Board of Regents of Concordia University Texas, Austin, Texas, voted to designate itself the university’s “sole governing body.”
