Even though times have been tough, LCMS congregations are still reaching out to their neighbors with compassion and the Good News of Jesus.

Colonel Jeffrey Williams brings a witness to God’s glory and grace and further testimony to Scriptures through an extraordinary perspective.

Interested in getting to know President-elect Harrison? Find out who he is, where he’s from, and what he has to say.

After his election July 13, Rev. Harrison addressed the convention and introduced his wife, Kathy, to the assembly. Here is the edited text of his brief statement.

Delegates to the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod made important decisions that will chart the course of the Synod for years to come.

I admit I don’t often read the “Shedding Some Light” column in The Lutheran Witness, so when soprano Dorothy said, “Check out the April issue,” I was delighted to find “A Swell Occasion.” She also reminded me that the choir-member punster was (ta-da!) bass Ron Pawlitz, bless his heart. Thank you for taking this organist’s

I just opened up the latest issue of The Lutheran Witness (April), and it reminded me of my To Do list. One of the items listed was to send a letter to you, thanking you for “Receiving Consolation” in the March issue. I have a daughter who has been struggling with the guilt she feels

“Practicing Hospitality: Together through Cuisine” was extra-special to us. My husband and I met at St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapel and University Center in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1961. We met at Rev. John Constables’ Sunday School class, where he willingly took time to answer questions. We’ll celebrate 49 years this July. Another reason this article

“Thoughts on Youth Ministry in a Postmodern Culture” is disappointing. The author’s introduction makes it clear that, while the article is couched in the voice of a youth talking to us, in fact, the speaker is only the author’s fictional creation. Why should we give any more credence to this fictional invention than to some