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August 1, 2026
Relating and Connecting in the Age of Chatbots
The rise and widespread presence of companion chatbots reveals something important about our current moment: Many individuals long to belong, to be heard, and to experience friendship and companionship. Yet they are struggling to find these things.
February 27, 2026
‘A Royal Priesthood’
Laypeople have a right and responsibility to speak the Gospel and Word of God, forgive sins, judge doctrine.
December 16, 2025
Seminarians learn about church planting
In October, students from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, gained hands-on experience in church planting by visiting the LCMS South Wisconsin District.
December 11, 2025
Gaining Practical Experience in Church Planting
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, students join LCMS Church Planting staff to learn about efforts underway in the LCMS South Wisconsin District.
October 9, 2025
LCMS districts are building an SAS culture
Sixteen LCMS districts have adopted a resolution specific to Set Apart to Serve.
September 26, 2025
Cundiff installed as Church Planting director
The Rev. Dr. Quintin Cundiff formerly served as a theological educator and missionary for the LCMS Office of International Mission’s Eurasia region.
May 16, 2025
Church planting: ‘Not an optional activity’
The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) are collaborating with the LCMS Office of National Mission to help seminarians learn about church planting.
March 14, 2025
The One Body of Christ
God has brought together the resources and support to help a new church plant take root in south Wisconsin.
February 13, 2025
District representatives meet for mutual sharing, encouragement
Topics included worker wellness, church planting, evangelism and outreach, and equipping and encouraging smaller congregations.
November 25, 2024
‘Love One Another’: The Best Evangelism Strategy
People are eager to invite people into communities they like, and not into communities they don’t.
November 1, 2024
Planting Lutheran Churches: The Heart of International Mission
The core of international mission is planting local Lutheran congregations that are theologically accountable and organizationally sustainable.
August 26, 2024
Summit considers blessings, challenges of smaller congregations
The summit is one outcome of 2023 Resolution 1–02A, which calls for aiding small congregations and multi-congregation pastors and parishes.
June 24, 2024
BNM, BIM hold spring meetings
Both boards reviewed the proposed budgets and provided feedback for their respective mission units, the Office of National Mission and Office of International Mission.
June 21, 2024
Male and Female He Created Them: Speaking the Truth in Love About Transgenderism
How can Christians speak the truth in love about transgenderism?
June 12, 2024
‘Amazed by God’s Plan’
LCMS church plants in Kansas and Texas have taken different paths to reach the same goal of providing Word and Sacrament ministry to their communities.