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‘Christian Character and Calling’ Bible Studies

This series of Bible studies encourages teens to ponder Scripture as they discuss topics related to Christian living and God’s calling for them in their daily lives.

National Lutheran Schools Week Resources

LCMS School Ministry provides resources for preschools, elementary schools, and high schools to use while proclaiming and celebrating God’s work among us.

‘Digging Deeper’ Bible Studies

This series of Bible studies provide an in-depth guide for parents to study with youth and dive deeper into important faith topics.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — November 2025

This edition contains information about the installation of a new director for LCMS Church Planting, a grant that supports the nurture of children in worship and prayer, resources for National Adoption Month and Advent, and more.

Podcast: LCMS Worship Institute

This podcast brings home selected recordings of the presentations, workshops and services from LCMS Worship Institutes.

Protected: Memory Verses

The LCMS invites everyone to memorize a Bible verse each week. Shareable graphics are available to use in your congregation, school, and home.

LCMS Worship – Suggestions for midweek Advent services – 2025

The suggestions include liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and preaching with notes and sermon manuscripts prepared by the Rev. Sean Smith on the theme “Advent Songs of Salvation.”

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – November 2025 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

The classic hymn “Rock of Ages” can teach us a valuable lesson about Christian stewardship.

‘The Luther Seal: Summary of the Gospel’ – Coloring page

This children's coloring sheet explains the theological meaning behind each element and color in Luther's seal.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ Curriculum

The SAS church work recruitment curriculum, published by Concordia Publishing House, is designed for early childhood through adulthood. It is suitable for use in a congregation's Sunday school program or in a Lutheran school setting.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – ‘Sharing’ newsletter – Fourth Issue of 2025

LCMS World Relief and Human Care supports young people, such as through the LCMS Youth Gathering and through the Cambodia Lutheran Church’s first-ever national youth camp.

Life Together with President Harrison – October 2025

This edition features a video about a church work formation resource kit, a story on scholarships for church work students, ideas on ways to thank church workers, a series about American Lutheran sacred music, a feature on Chinese ministries, and other resources.