Wherever one finds the living voice of Christ and those who by the Holy Spirit hear and believe it — both pastor and flock together — there is the church.
‘I Believe in One Holy Christian Church’: The doctrine of the church Read More »
The Church is a paradox. She is the Bride of Christ, ‘spotless,’ ‘holy.’ And yet she only appears in this world hidden under the guise of poor sinners.
The Paradoxical Church Read More »
We’re talking about your church family, the people of God. In this family, you gather to receive from Jesus what only He can give: Himself in Word and Sacrament.
Una Sancta — One Holy Read More »
The June/July issue of The Lutheran Witness discusses Jesus’ holy Bride, the church, under the theme “Una Sancta — One Holy.”
Lutheran Witness: June/July 2021 Read More »
Advice from LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces on the steps a congregation should take at each stage of their pastor’s deployment.
When Your Pastor Gets Deployed Read More »
Population growth in the U.S. is slowing, with the decade of 2010–2020 recording the slowest growth rate in American history.
U.S. Population Changes Bring Opportunities Read More »
For 140 years, The Lutheran Witness has taught and educated English-speaking Lutherans all over the world. We teach what the Bible teaches.
Write for LW in 2021: Part 2 Read More »
They say something always breaks in the first week of a spouse’s deployment. Maybe this is a gift in disguise.
How the Church Can Support Military Families during Deployment Read More »
Can the Gospel be shared on social media? Absolutely. But to use social media to share the Gospel is to be in it for the long haul.
Two Views on Technology and Faith, Part 2: Sharing the Gospel on Social Media Read More »
While technology has indeed made us more efficient, it has also created a world where we do multiple things at the same time. And a divided mind fosters worry.
Two Views on Technology and Faith, Part 1: The Divided Mind Read More »
As we struggle to look at the world from a Lutheran perspective — that is, a biblical perspective — we must learn to identify and struggle against the idols that tempt us to abandon or neglect seeking first the kingdom of God.
Seek First the Kingdom of God Read More »
The May issue of The Lutheran Witness takes up the theme “Seek First the Kingdom of God,” exploring how this looks for Christians in a world full of temptations and idols.
Lutheran Witness: May 2021 Read More »