The Fall issue of Lutherans Engage the World includes stories from New Mexico, Kenya, South Africa and the United States.
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September 16, 2026
‘CelebraZion’: Celebrating 100 years of LCMS Hispanic ministry
As the LCMS celebrates 100 years of Hispanic ministry in 2026, the National Hispanic Convention held its eighth triennial convention under the theme “100 Years — CelebraZion.”
September 15, 2026
Sharing Christ’s Love ‘Through Our Hands, Our Feet’
Lutheran Early Response Team volunteer Bryce Cramer uses skills learned in his former career to serve those affected by disasters.
September 15, 2026
Caring for Families in a Changing Community
Salem Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, Ill., shares Christ’s love with the community by providing diapers, wipes and other baby items for local families — no matter what language they speak.
September 15, 2026
Building Daily Rhythms of Devotion
Families of Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield, Mo., receive support from their congregation to build intentional practices of faith formation in their homes.
September 15, 2026
Scattering Seeds in the Desert
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Navajo, N.M., is the only LCMS congregation serving the largest native American reservation in the United States.
August 13, 2026
LCMS church planting ‘indebted to Lutheran theology’
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.”
June 17, 2026
Baptized into Christ
A mother and baby from Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries’ maternity home in East Dundee, Ill., join God’s family.
June 17, 2026
An Outdoor Oasis of Faith and Fellowship
Lakeview Ministries in Seymour, Ind., provides a place for children, teens and adults to build relationships and be refreshed in the Word of God.
June 17, 2026
Discerning God’s Call to Serve
Teachers and pastors have left secular careers to serve in Lutheran settings, where they can share God’s Word and care for His people.
May 22, 2026
Disaster response: Building physical, spiritual readiness
Disaster response leaders from across the nation gathered in April for an advanced training class followed by a strategic planning conference.
March 30, 2026
Family Ministry holds summit on men in the church
Participants discussed the challenges men face and the opportunities they have to be leaders in their congregations, homes and communities.
March 17, 2026
Telling the Next Generation
Congregations in Florida, Illinois and Texas are intentional about helping children and young people grow in the faith.
March 17, 2026
Strong Leadership, Christ-Centered Community
Our Savior Lutheran School in Fenton, Mo., has benefited greatly from the leadership training offered by LCMS School Ministry’s SLED program.
March 17, 2026
Helping New Mothers Succeed
Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries’ maternity home in East Dundee, Ill., provides for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of new mothers.
January 28, 2026
‘Gospel at the center’: LCMS Disaster Response update
Over the last three years, LCMS Disaster Response has awarded almost $3.5 million in domestic grants and more than $1 million in grants to assist global partner churches.