Author: The LCMS

‘Set Apart to Serve’ Town Hall — Resource launch

The Set Apart to Serve town hall held on Sept. 27, was recorded and is available for those who were unable to join the live event.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ Promotional Resources 

Set Apart to Serve promotional resources available to encourage a culture of church worker formation within congregations and schools.

Life Together with President Harrison – September 2023

This edition features a video and article that reviews the Synod’s 2023 convention, a feature and video on Ukrainian refugees at the International Lutheran Center in Germany, new resources, events, podcasts and more.

40 Prayers for Life — The Lord’s Mercy Endures Forever

This prayer booklet has been prepared for use by individuals or groups — laypeople, pastors and church workers — during pro-life prayer vigils.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – September 2023 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

Lutherans are caring for Ukrainian refugees who have fled their country in search of safety amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 2

This season takes up the difficult — but important — conversation of human sexuality as seen through the lens of God’s creation and redemption.

Church Revitalization Resources

There is vitality wherever God’s Word is proclaimed in purity and the Lord’s Sacraments are rightly administered. This Christ-centered vitality is the focus of re:Vitality, a suite of resources developed by the Office of National Mission to help you equip your congregation for carrying out God’s mission in your context.

English Bible Camp curriculum

Use these free programs to share the Gospel as you help new neighbors practice their English.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2023 newsletter

Read about acts of Congress and the Biden administration concerning the definition of marriage and whether federal resources can be used to support abortion.

CADDS Info Video (before using CADDS)

Congregational Assessment of Development/Decline Status (CADDS). This video provides a brief overview of CADDS.

CADDS Report Explanation Video (after completing CADDS survey)

Rev. Dr. Mark Wood explains the elements of the single page graphical CADDS report, including the ten factors that are assessed.

re:Vitality Promotional Video (short)

This video provides a brief introduction to re:Vitality.

re:Vitality Overview Video (more detailed)

This video goes into the details of the re:Vitality suite of resources helpful for congregational leaders making decisions about its use.

‘Truth and Compassion for LGBTQ+ Individuals’

Deaconess Emma Heinz discusses the Christian attitude toward members of the LGBTQ+ community: both the pitfalls Christians can fall into, and the balance of truth and compassion we are called to by God’s Word.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – July 2023 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

Lutherans serve both Christians and non-Christians, whether they are victims of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Fla., or English-language learners in Belize.