Lutheran Witness: March 2026
The March issue explores the Lutheran doctrine of vocation.
Vocation
Military Service: A God-Pleasing Vocation
Soldiers serve their neighbors by helping to restrain violent evil so that ordinary life may continue in peace and order.
‘The Plans I Have for You’?: On Choosing the “Right” Path
Scripture never promises us that God will offer specific plans for each Christian’s life. Yet God works His plans for the good of His people.
‘A Royal Priesthood’
Laypeople have a right and responsibility to speak the Gospel and Word of God, forgive sins, judge doctrine.
The Theology of Vocational Well-Being
A reflection on vocational well-being for church workers.
The Misguided Individualism of the “Self-Care” Movement
Rest is necessary. But as Christians, we see other people as central to our vocation, rather than obstacles to our happiness.
‘My Kingdom Is Not of This World’: On success and vocation
God never promises worldly success or wealth or fame. What He promises is far better.
The Passive Life: God’s gifts in a frantic world
Despite centuries of technological advancements that make their lives easier, many people still seem frantically busy.
Lutheran Witness: August 2021
In the August issue of The Lutheran Witness, LCMS church workers answer the questions they most commonly receive in their service to Christ’s church.
Understanding the Church Worker Recruitment Initiative
The LCMS has embarked on an aggressive, comprehensive Church Worker Recruitment Initiative. The initiative seeks to form pastors and church workers to hand over the saving faith to God’s people, passing on the Christian faith from one generation to the next until our Savior’s return.
Should You Go to the Seminary, Young Man?
You are entering on a journey that will humble you and bring you to realize you are nothing and that Christ is everything.
Pastor, I have a question …
This month’s issue begins with an introduction to the Church Worker Recruitment Initiative. In the rest of the issue, LCMS professional church workers answer the questions they most commonly receive in their service to Christ’s church.