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What Does Faithful Leadership Look Like in Divided Times? A Conversation with LCMS President Emeritus Rev. Dr. Jerry Kieschnick

Concordia Seminary St. Louis Violates LCMS Bylaws, Convention Directives; Prohibits Deaconess Interns from Leading Children’s Talks

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Concordia Seminary St. Louis Leaders Apparently Believe People in the Pews of LCMS Churches are Unable to Distinguish Deaconesses from Pastors; Disrespects both Congregations’ Will & Women’s Spiritual Gifts

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Earthly Folly: China Declares War on Christianity. Prohibits Online Religious Activity, Evangelizing Youth. As Always, Christ’s Church WILL Prevail

Red Letter Disciple National “State of the LCMS” Survey Results: Is the SMP the New Gold Standard for Pastoral Formation?

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“35 Character Building Prayers for My Grandchild” to Share with Your Congregation, Family & Friends from Lutheran Hour Ministries

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Department of Justice Report Finds “Consistent and Systemic Pattern of Discrimination” Against Christians Under Biden Administration

Is the LCMS Undervaluing & Underutilizing Its Business Leader Members? A Rev. Dr. Tim Ahlman Conversation with Dr. Rachel Ferguson, Director of the Free Enterprise Center at Concordia University Chicago

Unity, Transparency & the Future of the LCMS: The Poison of Identity Politics in the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod

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Full Results of “The State of the LCMS Survey” Released: The Overview

Full Results of “The State of the LCMS Survey” Released: The Complete Report

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Red Letter Disciple National “State of the LCMS Survey” Qualified by Data Scientist Matt Engle; Does the LCMS Have a Future?

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10 Essential Questions for Church Leaders to Build & Maintain Trust

Wall Street Veteran Leaves Career to Launch “Faithly” — “LinkedIn for the Church”

Barrier Breakers or Distinction Keepers — The Growing Tension within the LCMS; A Lead Time Conversation with Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller

Hong Kong International School Applies Biblical Principle Against Believers Suing Other Believers; Suggests Mediation with LCMS Over Its Lawsuit

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LCMS Michigan District’s Conversations on Culture & Faith Podcast: The Intersection of Culture & Theology Within Our Lutheran Worship Practices

What’s Behind the LCMS’s Fight with Elite Hong Kong International School?

LCMS Sues Hong Kong International School for Eviction; School Alleges Synod Plans to Develop & Sell Property to Reduce Debts, Fund Operating Endowment

LCMS Sold 3 Hong Kong International School (HKIS) Properties to Pay Synod Debts in 2019

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Parents, Faculty Express Confidence in Hong Kong International School (HKIS) Leadership After Lawsuit by LCMS

What is Behind the Legal Dispute Between the LCMS & the Hong Kong International School?

Following 2-Year Delay, LCMS Concordia University Wisconsin Approves Turning Point USA Chapter After Organizer’s Post Goes Viral

LCMS 2026 Best Practices Ministry Conference Now Accepting Speaker Proposals; Submit by October 15 & Help Impact Ministries Across the Synod

LCMS Concordia University System (CUS) Awards $600,000 in Scholarships to 120 Future Lutheran Church Workers

LCMS Texas District Faith Stories: Can God Still Use Me?

In Light of Recent Church & School Violence, LCMS Michigan District Publishes Helpful Guidelines for Emergency Operation Plans

An Interview with Lifelong LCMS Member, Elementary School Alumnus, Church Choir Singer, Texan Lyle Lovett

Luther Classical College Seeks New President as Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau is Forced Into Classroom by Visa Status Change

LCMS Rev. David Ramirez Supports Forced Christianity in US, Dangerous Violation of Personal Conscience That Martin Luther Warned Of; Calls Potential Idolatry of Christian Nationalism a “Necessary Risk”

Ordained Lutheran Pastor, Lutherans for Life Board Member, LCMS Luther Classical College Guest Speaker Tied to Multiple Neo-Confederate Groups

Study: Women Face Increased Risk of Depression, Hospitalization for Mental Health After Abortion

Register Now for Free September 30th Alliance Defending Freedom Livestream: The Top 3 Legal Challenges Churches are Facing in 2025

What Does Faithful Leadership Look Like in Divided Times? A Conversation with LCMS President Emeritus Rev. Dr. Jerry Kieschnick

Karsten Christiansen
October 21, 2025

Concordia Seminary St. Louis Violates LCMS Bylaws, Convention Directives; Prohibits Deaconess Interns from Leading Children’s Talks

Karsten Christiansen
October 20, 2025

Concordia Seminary St. Louis Leaders Apparently Believe People in the Pews of LCMS Churches are Unable to Distinguish Deaconesses from Pastors; Disrespects both Congregations’ Will & Women’s Spiritual Gifts

Karsten Christiansen
October 20, 2025

Earthly Folly: China Declares War on Christianity. Prohibits Online Religious Activity, Evangelizing Youth. As Always, Christ’s Church WILL Prevail

Karsten Christiansen
October 19, 2025