Lutheran Witness: November 2024

The November issue of The Lutheran Witness gives updates on the work of the LCMS here in the U.S. and around the world, as we follow the marching orders set for us by the Synod in convention.

From the President: Hold Fast the Confession

From the Editor: Walking Together as Synod

Features:

The LCMS Mission Units: Confessing and working together — Kevin D. Robson

International Mission: Planting Lutheran churches — Cory J. Rajek

Mission in Eurasia: ‘The gates of hell shall not prevail’

Mission in Asia: God’s Word stands forever

Mission in Latin America: Partnership in the Gospel

Mission in Africa: ‘To the end of the age’

Ministry to the Armed Forces: Pastors in uniform — Craig G. Muehler

Pastoral Education: Equipping the shepherds — James Baneck

National Mission: God’s mission here — Daniel Galchutt

Built on the Rock: Planting and sustaining LCMS churches

Bear One Another’s Burdens: Mercy and care for church and neighbor

Conversation and Collaboration: Working with congregations and districts

Departments:

Snippets: News from around the LCMS and the world

Walking Together: Congregational spotlight on First Lutheran Church in El Cajon, Calif.

Worship: The Penitential Psalms: Praying Christ’s Prayers

Searching Scripture: A Humble Community (1 Peter 5:1–7)