The trial, which began on Jan. 24, stems from the publication of a 2004 pamphlet upholding a biblical view of marriage and sexuality.
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January 20, 2022
Wife of Synod’s longest-serving alliance missionary laid to rest in Jamaica
Abasifreke Ite, wife of the Rev. Obot Ite, died on Nov. 20, 2021, in Kingston, Jamaica.
January 18, 2022
Ministerial Care Coalition holds annual meeting
The coalition — a collection of representatives from around the Synod — supports and fosters conversations about church worker wellness.
January 14, 2022
From the mission field: Youth ministry in Dominican Republic
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
December 20, 2021
Photo essay: A photographer’s look back at 2021
LCMS Managing Photojournalist Erik M. Lunsford shares some of 2021’s definitive moments.
December 7, 2021
From the mission field: New pastors in Kenya
In September, four new pastors were ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya.
November 30, 2021
‘No more and no less’: At all times, God provides
As 2021 comes to a close, consider a year-end gift to the The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
November 22, 2021
English Conversation Partners: Join the mission team from home
The LCMS International Mission's pilot program for English Conversation Partners launched in May 2020. Eighty-two volunteers responded to the first request for help with this innovative program that matches stateside volunteers with English language learners in different parts of the globe.
November 16, 2021
Hope Amid the Rubble
After an earthquake, LCMS Disaster Response is working with local Lutheran ministries to offer hope and help in Haiti.
November 5, 2021
From Field to Field
Whether in Mexico or New Orleans, the Rev. Andrew Schlund continues to preach the Word and administer the Sacraments to his flock.
November 5, 2021
‘To Live Is Christ’
The Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland stands firm on the Word of God, despite opposition and persecution.
November 3, 2021
From the mission field – Dicke teaches on music and worship
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
October 25, 2021
Mission board gets uplifting overseas reports
The LCMS Board for International Mission met Sept. 23 and 24 in St. Louis.
October 11, 2021
Service of Thanksgiving recognizes missionaries
The chapel service recognized nine new missionary families and honored eight missionary families who recently ended their service.
September 1, 2020
Tips for English Conversation Partners
The LCMS Office of International Mission has been partnering with our missionaries to provide volunteer support to ongoing English-based outreach efforts. These tips are based on one missionary’s experience hosting an online conversation group, but most can be applied in any English conversation partner setting.
April 30, 2020
God’s Mercy Never Ceases
LCMS missionaries in the Dominican Republic get to build relationships share Christ with people simply by doing life together.