Lutheran Witness: August 2024

The August issue of The Lutheran Witness discusses Lutheran education: its history, its purpose, the challenges it faces, and the great opportunities it presents us.

From the President: Now Is the Time: The Gift and Opportunity of Lutheran Education

From the Editor: A Teaching Community

Features:

The Story of Lutheran Education: Its foundations, history and purpose — Robert W. Paul and Heather Smith

A Tale of Two Schools: Lutheran identity and mission go hand in hand — Samuel Eatherton

The Challenges Facing Lutheran Schools: Preserving Christ-centered education despite difficulties — Sarah Reinsel

Many Models, One Mission: The various types of Lutheran Schools — Stacey Eising

Parents: A Pillar of Education: Support from home is key to learning

Where the Devil Prowls: Is higher education dangerous? — Michael Schuermann

Departments:

Snippets: News from around the LCMS and the world

Walking Together: Congregational spotlight on Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Olive, Mich.

Worship: The Church’s Original Hymnal: The Psalms in Worship

Searching Scripture: A Community of Hope (1 Peter 3:8–17)