evangelism Archives

Reversing the LCMS membership decline: not just by having more children

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison comments on two major demographic studies about the Synod.

First National Offering allocation offers ‘tremendous impact’

The gifts totaling $411,305.69 will be used to support “ministry priorities” including national and international mission work and the Synod’s two seminaries.

International News

Water, Water Everywhere

The people of Bangladesh live on and in the water. During the rainy season, the water rises to such levels that people must travel by boat instead of bus, bicycle or car. It’s common to see children of five, six…

News

LCMS evangelism leader Rev. Dr. Leroy Biesenthal dies

Biesenthal, 90, died Sept. 3 of age-related ailments.

Convention

Seltz: We are baptized for ‘witness to a weary world’

The Rev. Gregory Seltz, speaker of “The Lutheran Hour,” preaches to convention-goers.

News

Book explains how to share Christ with family, friends

“What They Need to Hear — Sharing Christ with Family and Friends” includes 90 letters written by the Rev. Klemet I. Preus to his elderly father-in-law, who questioned God and the Church.