The Challenges Facing Lutheran Schools
LCMS district education executives, school administrators and teachers shared the core challenges Lutheran schools face and potential solutions.
A Teaching Community
A Lutheran education does not have at its heart primarily education in secular matters, but the deep and abiding inculcation of the faith.
Now Is the Time: The Gift and Opportunity of Lutheran Education
The fact that the LCMS is still here confessing the inerrant Scriptures is due in large part to our Lord’s mercy in preserving our schools.
Lutheran Witness: August 2024
The August issue focuses on Lutheran education.
A Gift for Our Children: The Past, Present and Future of Lutheran Schools in America
Throughout their 180-year history, our LCMS schools have suffered the devil’s blatant attacks. Yet our Lord has graciously defended our schools.
On ‘Frankenstein’: Alienation and the Creature’s Need for Belonging
‘Frankenstein’ is a tragic picture of what happens when we don’t live according to our design for communion with our Creator and fellow creatures.
Our Great Heritage: J.S. Bach
This talented Lutheran musician continues to influence our music in church, in the symphony, and on the radio.
Successful Stewardship?
Successful stewardship is faithful stewardship. It is not about amount but about identity.
Our Great Heritage: Martin Chemnitz
“The Second Martin,” he helped the early Lutheran church navigate theological controversies and the deaths of its original leaders.
On ‘That Hideous Strength’: Christian Community, the Gate to All Good Adventure
Lewis’s novel shows us how Christ Himself is present in Christian community.
Our Great Heritage: Katharina von Bora Luther
Born noble, raised to be a nun, then marrying an outlaw reformer and dying in poverty — Katharina understood the cost of clinging to Christ.
A Chaste and Decent Life
Christians must reclaim chastity as the vital, strong and beautiful virtue that it is: a standard and goal that should inspire, encourage and ultimately define all those who follow Christ.