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April 1, 2026
Lutheran Witness: April 2026
The April issue explores a Christian life on earth and our eternal life in Christ.
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 12, 2026
March ‘Witness’ explores doctrine of vocation
Martin Luther considered every God-given role in a Christian’s life as a part of his or her calling.
February 27, 2026
Lutheran Witness: March 2026
The March issue explores the Lutheran doctrine of vocation.
February 27, 2026
Military Service: A God-Pleasing Vocation
Soldiers serve their neighbors by helping to restrain violent evil so that ordinary life may continue in peace and order.
February 27, 2026
‘The Plans I Have for You’?: On Choosing the “Right” Path
Scripture never promises us that God will offer specific plans for each Christian’s life. Yet God works His plans for the good of His people.
February 27, 2026
‘A Royal Priesthood’
Laypeople have a right and responsibility to speak the Gospel and Word of God, forgive sins, judge doctrine.
July 22, 2025
The Theology of Vocational Well-Being
A reflection on vocational well-being for church workers.
June 5, 2025
COP meets during Call Week
The multiple-day meeting included travel to the two LCMS seminaries to attend call and assignment services.
May 30, 2025
Endurance in Jesus
The Lord undoes our fear and dismay. “Fear not.” Why? The Lord promises, “I am with you.”
February 13, 2025
Education leaders gather in Savannah
The group meets annually to discuss matters of interest and concern regarding Lutheran education and youth ministry.
February 3, 2025
‘Set Apart to Serve’ is here to stay
In November 2024, the SAS leadership team developed one- and five-year strategic plans for SAS.
January 30, 2025
Serving in all seasons
Two seasoned LCMS Lutherans are demonstrating that the Lord’s call to serve one’s neighbor never ends.
June 27, 2024
Pastoral colloquy policy manual receives updates
The updated manual and application were adopted by the LCMS Colloquy Committee for Pastoral Ministry on Sept. 8, 2023.
November 14, 2023
The Misguided Individualism of the “Self-Care” Movement
Rest is necessary. But as Christians, we see other people as central to our vocation, rather than obstacles to our happiness.