Lutheran Witness: December 2012
This month, we focus on our church’s pastors—those men who preach, teach and baptize in and by Christ’s stead here on earth—and the ways in which the Synod can pray and care for them.
The Magazine
Pastor and Congregation 101
LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison encourages pastors and congregations to care for one another.
November 2012 Letters
Editorial decisions I was much saddened with the content of the September 2012 issue of The Lutheran Witness! It was certainly all important information to communicate but not at the expense of not including a monthly Bible study. This is the second time I believe this year that the Bible study has been usurped by
Lutheran Witness: November 2012
This month, we focus on our church’s pastors—those men who preach, teach and baptize in and by Christ’s stead here on earth—and the ways in which the Synod can pray and care for them.
Concerning Visitation
LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison discusses why pastors visiting their people is a much more profound reality for the Church than we realize.
Concerning Visitation
LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison discusses why pastors visiting their people is a much more profound reality for the Church than we realize.
October 2012 Letters
Thank you for the helpful articles on military vocations in the August issue, presenting civic, theological and personal perspectives on a calling that is unfortunately necessary in a sinful world. We as Christians must come to grips with the serious question of women serving in combat. One searches in vain in Scripture for women engaged
Lutheran Witness: October 2012
Within this issue, you will find the Church’s historic answers to its timeless questions.
Standing Ready
Thank you for the helpful articles on military vocations in the August issue, presenting civic, theological and personal perspectives on a calling that is unfortunately necessary in a sinful world. We as Christians must come to grips with the serious question of women serving in combat. One searches in vain in Scripture for women engaged
Lutheran Witness: September 2012
This issue of The Lutheran Witness seeks to set the facts on the “State of the Synod” right under your nose. There are challenges aplenty, but there are many, many blessings and things over which to rejoice.
Pastors, Love Your People!
LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison urges pastors to love their parishioners and to rely only on Christ, who gives the Office of the Holy Ministry and who provides the grace sufficient for the task at hand.
To the Reader
by Adriane Dorr A young man named Jason with a short haircut and arms covered with tattoos sat next to me on a recent flight from St. Louis to San Antonio. Headed to Fort Sam Houston, I was en route to meet up with three other LCMS communicators. Together, we would spend three days learning