Exhaustive LCMS Data-Based Report Confirms Accelerating Loss of Pastors; 60-70 Each Year; 390 in Just the Last 5 Years; Suggests Possible Remedies
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Judge Sides with Concordia University Wisconsin Over $3 Million Concordia University Ann Arbor Donor Dispute; Only 8 Students Reportedly Reside on the Abandoned CUAA Geddes Road Campus to Preserve Property Tax Exemption
LCMS 2026 Convention Workbook Available Soon; Synod Officers & Other Leaders to be Elected; Many Common Themes for Voting Delegates to Prayerfully Consider & Decide
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Faithful Stewardship: Charlotte John-Gomez, President & CEO of the Siebert Lutheran Foundation, on How Albert Siebert’s Bold Commitment Created a $138 Million Kingdom Legacy Impacting Wisconsin Churches, Schools, & Nonprofits
LCMS Michigan District Podcast Discusses Healthy Practices for Church Workers Entering New Cultures, Particularly During First Few Ministry Calls
Hispanic Church Planting Study 2025 Includes LCMS Texas District Opportunity Growth, Validates Ministry Focus
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NBA Free Agent, Jaden Ivey, Preaching on the Streets of Chicago After Firing by Bulls for Expressing His Christian Beliefs on Social Media
Plan Now to Attend One or More of LCMS Mission Central’s April Through December 2026 International Missionary Presentations
Following Pushback, India Delays Foreign Donations Bill That Would Permit Confiscation of Assets of Christian, Other Non-Hindu Organizations
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LCMS Concordia Publishing House (CPH) Launches Lutheran Educator Academy to Equip PS-12 Lutheran School Teachers with Knowledge of, Confidence in, Faith Topics from a Lutheran Perspective
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Christians Massacred in Fulani Attacks on Easter Worship Services in Nigeria; Prayers & US Government Pressure to Stop Desperately Needed
Truth & Light Media Newsletter – March 31, 2026
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Who is Telling the Truth About Religion in America? Studies Contradict Each Other on Whether Educational Level Has an Influence on Religiosity
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LCMS Pacific Southwest District Podcast Delves Into the Work of Mission Societies in San Diego & Coastal Mission Society with Focus on Training, Raising Up Individuals for Ministry, Kingdom Expansion
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“We Are Not in Vacancy Crisis” – LCMS South Dakota District President Rev. Randy Sturzenbecher; District Presently Has 24% of Pulpits Empty, Pastoral Retirements Exceeding Newly Ordained Seminary Graduates
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Chicago Bulls Fire NBA Player Jaden Ivey for Publicly Expressing His Christian Beliefs; Call It “Conduct Detrimental to the Team”
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Learn More & Register for May 5-6 LCMS Multiethnic Symposium at Concordia Seminary St. Louis
5 Warning Signs in the American Church That Leaders Must Address Now
Former Nebraska Senator, University of Florida President, Ben Sasse Talks of “Baffling” Pain of Leaving 14-Year-Old Son Fatherless Following Terminal Cancer Diagnosis; Says “God Will Use This for Good”
Getting Over Your Pride (for Lent): Pride Builds Identities That Leave No Room for Grace
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Is the US Experiencing a Revival? Yes. An Awakening? Not Yet. The Protestant Mind Breaks Down the Signs of Revival in America
University of Michigan Confirms It Is In Talks to Acquire LCMS Concordia University Ann Arbor Campus
“Hodos” Launched as Movement Committed to Forming Disciples, Connecting Young Adults, & Shaping the Future of the Lutheran Church
2026 Gathering of Lutheran Influencers Planned; Learn More & Register for Invitation-Only Consideration
First Ever Gathering of LCMS Young Adults, Ages 18-29, Being Planned for 2027; Sign Up to Learn More & Stay Informed
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