The district held its 74th convention June 9–10 in Topeka, Kan.
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Lueck re-elected in North Wisconsin
The LCMS North Wisconsin District held its 53rd convention June 5–6 in Rothschild, Wis.
Rebuilt seminary dedicated in Nagercoil, India
The dedication took place less than five years after the campus was destroyed by Cyclone Ockhi.
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.
Campus clips — Universities and seminaries provide summer updates
Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.
Summer edition of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ addresses topic of war
Before beginning any discussion of war, we need to fix our eyes firmly on Jesus.
Southeastern District elects Harmon
Harmon succeeds the Rev. Dr. John Denninger, who is retiring after serving three terms as district president.
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.
Finnern elected president of Minnesota North
Finnern was elected at the district’s 24th convention, held May 9–11 in Brainerd, Minn.
Lange re-elected in California-Nevada-Hawaii
The CNH district held its 72nd convention May 5–7 in Newark, Calif.
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.
Synod honors new and retiring missionaries
On May 6, the LCMS Office of International Mission hosted a Service of Thanksgiving and a subsequent ceremony to recognize five new missionary families and honor seven missionary families who have recently ended their service.
‘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.
