The official newspaper of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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Christ's message of Gospel forgiveness was apparent in ways big and small as more than 1,300 delegates — and hundreds more guests, both national and international — descended on downtown Phoenix July 18–23 for the 2026 LCMS convention under the theme “Christ Is Risen Indeed.”
The deadline for the first application window is Sept. 15.
LCMS Church Planting's locally driven, lay-focused approach to church planting was affirmed at the 2026 LCMS convention in Phoenix with the adoption of Resolution 1-07A: “To Increase Church Planting at the Parish Level.”
In July, the LCMS in convention made changes to its electoral circuit parameters, restructured a couple of its leadership positions and made changes to its agency regulation.
The 2026 International Church Relations Conference was held in Phoenix July 16–27 to coincide with the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
LCMS Church Relations has created a yearlong schedule, beginning Aug. 2 or anytime, for congregations and individuals to pray for two church bodies by name each week.
Hear what some young LCMS men are saying about the church, vocation, sacrifice and service.
The August issue of The Lutheran Witness tackles the subject of Artificial Intelligence.
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
