This preacher, teacher, translator and LCMS president confessed the joyous reality of Christ and His resurrection found in Scripture.

Spurred on by a deep love for her neighbor, Rosa Young brought education and the Gospel to a region deeply in need.

Faced with false confession or schism, he chose the hard path, navigated extreme challenges, and helped establish our church body.

As a Christian, you already know what history is about: Jesus coming to save you.

Of the original 14 congregations of the LCMS, 12 remain active. This is the story of how God has taken them through 175 years.