Read the latest about religious liberty issues affecting Christian service members in our nation’s military and how LCMS military chaplains, the Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces and some religious liberty advocates are making a difference.
Ministry to the Armed Forces
Defense Secretary Mattis: DoD/DHS panel will review president’s transgender guidance
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis says he will delay implementing President Trump’s military transgender policy pending further review.
Commentary: Hurricane Harvey, prayers and God in action
In the middle of one of the worst natural disasters in history, “we have seen honor in action, love in action and service in action through governments, agencies, churches, families and individuals. But we’ve also seen God in action,” writes Greg Seltz.
Boards and Business: International, National Mission
Reports on recent meetings of the Synod’s Boards for International and National Mission.
KFUO Audio: Religious freedom in the U.S. military
Roger Drinnon, a U.S. Air Force veteran and LCMS Director of Editorial Services and Media Relations, joined Worldwide KFUO’s Kip Allen during a “Free to be Faithful” program to discuss religious freedom in the U.S. military.
LWML convention offers family-friendly events
The 75th Anniversary Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League — June 22-25 in Albuquerque, N.M. — offers events and programs for all family members.
Military chaplains needed now ‘more than ever’
A new video from the Synod’s armed forces ministry features LCMS chaplains explaining the requirements, rewards and unique environment of serving in today’s military.
Synod, other advocates speak for religious liberty in secularized military
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Madrid allegedly was punished because of his religious beliefs about marriage and sexuality.
Video: If not us, then who?
Who better to deliver the Gospel to our nation’s troops on the front lines of conflict – while also caring for their families – than an LCMS chaplain? Could that chaplain be you?
Army chaplain honored for fending off machete attack to save others
LCMS Chaplain Matthew Christensen is honored March 14 with the Army’s highest noncombat medal.
BIM appoints missionaries for service
Two career missionaries will be based in the Gambia and Belize, and seven “GEO” missionaries will serve for up to two years in Eurasia, Asia and Latin America.