‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2025 newsletter
This issue examines new laws and government policies that infringe on the Christian way of life and how believers are responding.
This issue examines new laws and government policies that infringe on the Christian way of life and how believers are responding.
This edition features a video message from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, photos from Call Day, a video about an active-duty LCMS chaplain and his family, a letter commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, a feature on the new Lutheran hymnal in Indonesia, KFUO Radio programs, and more.
This edition features an Easter greeting from President Harrison; stories on higher education in the Synod, parenting in the digital world, and disaster response in California; a video about LCMS National Mission; YouthLead photos; KFUO Radio programs; and more.
Learn about pastoral formation in the 17th century, as understood by Johann Gerhard and Martin Luther's understanding of global mission, particularly through his translation of the Bible into German.
This edition includes a video about the recent passing of two LCMS leaders; a Lenten video about Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness; and stories about the 2025 National March for Life, living in the “negative world,” Lenten family traditions, and Persian migrants in Europe finding forgiveness and hope in Jesus.
This edition includes a video highlighting a new Lent, Holy Week and Easter media kit; a video on National Lutheran Schools Week; March for Life photos; and stories on California fire relief efforts, bivocational ministry, mental illness, and protecting the religious liberty of service members and chaplains.
This edition includes a video on the Synod’s pro-life efforts; photos from a congregational spotlight series; stories about ongoing hurricane recovery, Christian families and a new Lutheran school; podcasts; resources; events; and more.
This edition includes photos of the year, a story on KFUO Radio’s 100th anniversary, a feature on the best evangelism strategy, a Q&A with a pastor after his American Legion national commander term, a video from the International Church Relations Conference, resources and more.
This issue highlights how some states are making legislative strides in protecting unborn children, and features two new books — "Mere Natural Law" and "Stumbling Toward Utopia."
This edition includes videos about LCMS military chaplains, photos and a story on the International Church Relations Conference, a feature on planting international churches, a story on Lutheran foster families, resources and more.
This edition features a story, video and photos about the Hurricane Helene damage in Florida and how LCMS Disaster Response and local Lutherans are providing spiritual and physical care to victims.
This edition features stories about the recent youth workers conference; the 100th anniversary of KFUO Radio; worship and outreach in Brasov, Romania; additional resources; and more.
This edition features stories about the recent Worship Institute, the challenges facing Lutheran schools and chaplains serving in specialized settings; highlights of how Lutherans are caring for victims of the wildfires in Chile; KFUO podcasts; resources; and more.
This edition features stories on close(d) Communion, teaching God’s Word at home, and church plants in Kansas and Texas; a video tour of the LCMS International Center; photos from the worship institute; and other resources.
This edition features a video “short” about Luther’s ‘A Simple Way to Pray,’ an article on disaster response efforts after Midwestern tornadoes, a story about the LCMS using donations to provide tangible acts of mercy, KFUO Radio programs, and other resources.