Author: The LCMS

Missions Unpacked Teen Edition

This new curriculum lets teenage youth experience how the LCMS is spreading the Gospel, planting churches and showing mercy in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – July 2022 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

The July 2022 issue includes articles on how Lutherans in Kenya and Illinois are sharing Christ’s mercy with their neighbors.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Welcoming Buildings’

Rev. Todd Kollbaum, director of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission, teaches members to be critical of their building by imagining themselves as visitors: How would you rate your facility?

LCMS Worship – Prayer petitions to use following the SCOTUS ruling on ‘Dobbs v. Jackson’

The following prayer may be included in the Prayers of the Church and is provided in three common forms.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry –August 2022 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – June 2022 newsletter

The LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission newsletter encourages congregations to work to be welcoming to those around them.

LCMS Worship — July 2022 resources

Monthly worship planning resources include media kits for Lent and Easter, Three-Year Series prayers, One-Year Series prayers, lectionary summaries, hymn suggestions and more.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Insights on Establishing Ministry Among the Chinese’

The Rev. Steve Law, pastor of Wollaston Lutheran Church in Quincy, Mass., shares insights on establishing ministry among the Chinese.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – June 2022 newsletter

Faithful stewards are encouraged to care for our bodies in such a way that it gives glory to God.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – July 2022 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Preparing Your Grad for the Next Step’

Rev. Zill, campus pastor at the University of Arizona in Tucson and former director of LCMS Campus Ministry and LCMS U, will help viewers learn how to prepare high school graduates for their “next step.”

Life Together with President Harrison – May 2022

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, wishes the Synod a happy 175th birthday.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Lessons Learned from Leading a Multi-Ethnic Congregation’

The Rev. Charles St-Onge, pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in Montreal, Canada, and area facilitator for the LCMS Office of International Mission, shared his experience of shepherding a diverse congregation.

LCMS Worship — June 2022 resources

Monthly worship planning resources include media kits for Lent and Easter, Three-Year Series prayers, One-Year Series prayers, lectionary summaries, hymn suggestions and more.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – May 2022 newsletter

The LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission newsletter encourages us to evaluate and fix things which might keep others from seeing Jesus.