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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 2026, Page 36

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OFFICER, BOARD, AND COMMISSION REPORTS

love of Christ to those in need. (kfuo.org/category/specializedpastoral-ministry/)

Syndicated Programming
KFUO airs certain syndicated programs that align with our mission and values to provide broader program offerings. Programs or
organizations who desire to broadcast on KFUO partner with us
and purchase airtime for their independently produced programs.
(kfuo.org/syndicated-programs/)
Issues, Etc. airs weekdays at 3:00 p.m., offering Christ-Centered, Cross-Focused Talk Radio with host the Rev. Todd Wilken
and guests. It is produced by Lutheran Public Radio.
Lamplighter Theatre airs Saturdays at 11:00 a.m., using dramatic audio to creatively bring redemptive hope to broken lives and
compel its listeners to live life skillfully and sacrificially for the
benefit of others. It is produced by Lamplighter Ministries.
Liberty Action Alert airs Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays
at 12:00 noon, bringing thoughtful responses to questions about
important current issues and events by the Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz
(executive director of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty). It
is produced by the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty.
The Lutheran Hour airs Sundays at 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
and is the flagship program of Lutheran Hour Ministries that helps
equip and engage a vibrant volunteer base to passionately proclaim
the Gospel to more than 56 million people worldwide each week. It
is produced by Lutheran Hour Ministries.
Worship Anew airs Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., offering
weekly worship services for aging adults seeking to live an abundant life in Christ. It is produced by Worship Anew.

Programming and Production
KFUO’s office and recording studios are located at the IC. Most
of our programming and production editing happens here.
KFUO Programming supports the baptismal life of listeners
and our life together in Christ with faithful, Christ-centered programming:
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Faithful worship services are broadcast from LCMS congregations that support the homebound and those who are
unable to regularly attend services at their local congregation
with faithful preaching of God’s Word, liturgy, and hymns to
strengthen them in faith.

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Teaching programs and Bible studies are hosted by LCMS
pastors who demonstrate a strong ability to engage guests
and listeners in faithful study of God’s Word that is relatable
to people in all stations of life.

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Practical talk programs provide listeners with updates on the
national and international mission work of LCMS universities, seminaries, congregations, schools, and organizations.

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Sacred music programs aim to teach, encourage, and comfort souls with music from throughout the church’s history,
including ancient and modern music that points us to the
love of God in Christ Jesus.

KFUO Production is dedicated to sharing the Good News of
Christ for you, anytime, anywhere. To make anywhere possible, we
utilize the unique spiritual gifts that God has given each of our staff
alongside the blessing of modern-day technology.
KFUO has seen increased engagement from around the globe
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and in many demographics with the utilization of social media and
video equipment provided by a grant from Village Lutheran Church
in St. Louis. Adding a visual element to our Bible studies, podcasts,
and other theological content supports a more face-to-face experience and is more engaging for a younger audience.
While KFUO is a ministry like many others, we are also unique
in that we often must operate like a small production house with all
the aspects of a radio/video studio, branding company, and marketing firm, in addition to the regular responsibilities of a department
within the Synod. We write, record, edit, and publish much of our
own programming, along with facilitating the recording, editing,
and creative consulting needs of other ministries from around the
Synod.
All of this is achieved through the blessing of our technologically savvy and compassionate production staff. We are also blessed,
doubly so, with a dedicated, multi-generational listenership.

Audio Outlets and Platforms
Listeners can access KFUO content through several outlets and
platforms; and it is being heard in all 50 states (and the District of
Columbia) and in over 300 cities across 150 countries worldwide.
After the U.S., the areas downloading KFUO podcasts the most
have come from Hong Kong, Canada, Germany, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Philippines, and Ireland.
Our podcasts are downloaded by an estimated 1.5 million people
each year—a number that continues to grow.
Traditional Radio “On the Dial”: Within the St. Louis region,
KFUO has completed the radio tower move from the Concordia
Seminary Campus to Dupo, Ill. The new site hosts both KFUO
AM850 and KXFN AM1380, our two full-power AM stations.
KFUO has also set up three FM radio translator signals in the greater St. Louis area, giving KFUO a 24-hour broadcast presence to
thousands of FM listeners.
The KFUO Website provides a 24/7 live internet stream of
KFUO’s daily broadcasting. KFUO manages and updates its own
website kfuo.org, which houses and archives all KFUO-produced
programs. In addition to the stream, KFUO’s web services include
email newsletters, church and bulletin information, online event
registration, and archives of KFUO and partner podcasts.
The KFUO Mobile App is an easy way for listeners to connect
with KFUO wherever they go and provides the same content as
our website. A unique feature found only on the KFUO app is the
“Open Mic” button, which allows users to verbally ask questions
and provide feedback directly to KFUO through the app. Currently,
the KFUO app has 7,400 users.
Podcast Outlets include Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube
Music, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts via KFUO’s RSS
Feed. These platforms allow KFUO to reach more listeners with
suggested media and cross-promotion.

Social Media
KFUO has a social presence on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, and LinkedIn, with a combined 46,000
followers. Content on these platforms consists of images and posts
pointing followers to Christ, their Savior. KFUO programs are posted daily to share the message of Christ through our programming.
Weekly features include Memory Verse Monday (in collaboration
with LCMS social media), Catechesis Friday, weekend One-Year
Lectionary posts, and seasonal hymns and prayers. Weekly video