The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod held their pastoral and diaconal call services and their vicarage and deaconess internship assignment services on April 26 and 27.
New This Week
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.
From the mission field: Books for the Dominican Republic
Lutherans in the Dominican Republic recently received a shipment of books from Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF).
May ‘Witness’: Understanding the Ascension
Ascension Day is an oft-forgotten feast, but its restoration in the life of the congregation will serve God’s people well.
LCMS International Center marks 175th anniversary of Synod
On April 26, 1847, representatives from 14 Lutheran congregations in the U.S. signed the constitution of Die Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische Synode von Missouri, Ohio und andern Staaten, which became The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Seminaries meet for day of baseball, food and fun
The game, planned two years ago but cancelled due to COVID-19, was played in Terre Haute, Ind.
Mudge to serve as CSL provost
The Rev. Dr. Ronald Mudge previously served as Rouse Professor of Pre-Seminary Studies at Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis.
Church and culture: A call to repentance
Much of what we see today in society results from philosophies and teachings that elevate humanity and thereby eliminate God and His Law.
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.
Mission boards seek to connect with districts on Synod priorities
This past fall and winter, teams composed of one member each from the Boards for National and International Mission met in person or via Zoom with every district of the Synod.
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.
Seminaries provide Call Day details
Both LCMS seminaries will livestream their Call Day and Assignment services.
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.
Spring ‘Engage’: The Word at work
The issue highlights a few places where the Word of God is at work in the world.
April ‘Witness’: History of the LCMS
The April issue offers a small peek into the history of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
