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November 12, 2024
LW Editorial: On the Election
“Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation.”
November 11, 2024
Stewardship ISN’T Easy
Stewardship is never easy. It is a daily and weekly call to repentance.
November 7, 2024
Free to worship an extraordinary God
While teaching children in Asia, an LCMS Short-Term Mission team from Roanoke, Va., discovered that God transforms seemingly ordinary activities into extraordinary opportunities to witness His love and worship Him with fellow Christians.
November 4, 2024
On ‘The Last Battle’: Hope in an Age of Political Woe
C.S. Lewis reminds us of our everlasting hope despite political turmoil.
November 1, 2024
LCMS President Harrison encourages Christians to vote
Christians should take up the privilege and opportunity to vote in accord with God’s Word.
November 1, 2024
International Church Relations Conference: Planting a flower in the gate of hell
The group gathered Oct. 21–25 in Wittenberg, Germany.
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.
November 1, 2024
Walking Together as Synod
This issue is an opportunity to hear from those who serve you in the International Center about how we are completing the work you have given us to do.
November 1, 2024
Campus clips: Concordias receive honors, launch new programs
Updates from LCMS universities, seminaries and campus ministries.
November 1, 2024
Hold Fast the Confession
“Who do you say that I am?” When confronted by the Word of God, a confession is required.
November 1, 2024
From the mission field: God’s work in Latvia
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
November 1, 2024
November ‘Witness’: Walking together as Synod
The November issue of The Lutheran Witness provides an update on how the various offices at the IC are accomplishing the tasks set before them.
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
Heimer installed as manager of All Nations Ministry
Prior to serving at the LCMS International Center, Heimer ministered for 28 years on the U.S./Mexico border.
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.