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October 31, 2024
Lutheran Witness: November 2024
The November Lutheran Witness gives updates on the work of the LCMS here in the U.S. and around the world.
October 31, 2024
Synod boards hold fall meetings
The LCMS Board of Directors, Council of Presidents, Board for International Mission and Board for National Mission held their regularly scheduled meetings in August and September.
October 25, 2024
Christian hope in a hopeless world
Jesus says to us, when the world seems to be coming apart, don’t lose hope but trust in Me.
October 25, 2024
Obituary: Alice Brauer, former LCMS missionary to India
Brauer died in Vellore, India, on Sept. 30.
October 23, 2024
‘To worship Christ’: Nourishing the faithful in Japan
The Rev. Dr. Daniel Jastram is the only missionary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod currently serving in Japan.
October 21, 2024
Fall ‘Engage’: Gospel for all times
The Fall 2024 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ explores how Lutherans are sharing the Gospel in both good times and bad.
October 17, 2024
From the mission field: Blessings in Asia
This month’s update comes from Sam Borgwardt, business manager for the LCMS Asia region.
October 3, 2024
‘Expanding the Spanish Footprint’: Language instruction for pastors
The immersive course will be hosted in the Dominican Republic
October 3, 2024
Rajek installed as OIM executive director
Rajek previously served as director of the LCMS Eurasia region.
September 20, 2024
Lutheran Synod of Mexico president and others safe after kidnapping
President Isaac Garcia was traveling with another pastor and four deaconesses
September 17, 2024
From the mission field: Responding to emergencies
The LCMS Office of International Mission allocates funds for unexpected mercy needs in each of its four world regions.
September 16, 2024
Video series explains Christianity in multiple languages
The series is currently available in Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish and English.
September 13, 2024
Caring for People in Russia
The LCMS supports two outreach centers in Russia that provide pastoral care, counseling, financial assistance and other services to those in need.
September 13, 2024
A Short-Term Mission Experience in Puerto Rico
In June, a team from St. John’s Lutheran Church, Arnold, Mo., served alongside LCMS missionaries in Puerto Rico.
September 13, 2024
Gathering the Faithful in Japan
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s only missionary in Japan seeks to bring together faithful Lutherans scattered around the country.