The February meeting of the BOD was held in Ann Arbor, Mich.
LCMS addresses unauthorized, non-LCMS pastoral formation programs
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Council of Presidents affirms a statement directing potential pastoral students only to LCMS-approved programs and confirming that it will not ordain graduates from unauthorized institutions.
Southern District elects Johnson to third term
The Rev. Eric C. Johnson was elected on the first ballot.
Buss elected to third term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Dr. Allan Buss was elected on the first ballot.
Finnern re-elected in Minnesota North
The Rev. Brady L. Finnern was elected to his second term as district president on the first ballot.
Higher education in the LCMS: Part 2
This installment in the series considers mission fidelity and Lutheran identity.
Giving thanks for our teachers
As part of a year of church worker appreciation, the church gives thanks for its teachers.
March on the Arch: St. Louis area Lutherans turn out for life
The need to rally for the pro-life cause has increased in Missouri since Amendment 3 was passed in November 2024.
Connection points: Forming youth in the faith
There are several organizations that walk beside LCMS congregations, families and schools to to help form youth in the Christian faith.
LEA honors top educators
Dr. Mary Scott, executive director and CEO at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif., was selected to receive the Christus Magister award, LEA’s highest honor.
From the mission field: Church planting in Tanzania
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
Campus clips: Preparing future leaders
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Spring ‘Engage’: Clinging to Christ’s promises
The Spring issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ shows God’s care for His people through times good and bad.
YouthLead: Equipped and eager to share Christ
YouthLead (formerly Lutheran Youth Fellowship) helps teens develop leadership skills that they can use within their congregations and communities.
Intentionality: In church work formation, a little word with an eternal impact
Through all of us, God is building a wonderful culture of church work formation.
April ‘LW’: Prefiguring the Resurrection
The April issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ features an Old Testament walk through Holy Week.