Author: The LCMS

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – November 2021 newsletter

Faithful humility begins with a confession of Christ and leads to faithful stewardship of all that God has entrusted to us for the sake of the Gospel.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Family Structure as It Relates to Poverty and Ministry’

Rev. Amos Gray explores the impact of family structure as it relates to economic security and ministry opportunity.

Life Together with President Harrison – November 2021

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, speaks with Deaconess Tiffany Manor, executive director of LCMS Life Ministry, about the work of pro-life Lutherans across the Synod, caring for people at all stages of life.

LCMS Worship — December 2021 resources

Monthly worship planning resources include Three-Year Series prayers, One-Year Series prayers, lectionary summaries, hymn suggestions and more.

Preach the Word – Module 10 – Catechetical Preaching – Rev. Peter Bender

Discover the value of catechetical preaching and the importance of learning the texts of Scripture and the Small Catechism by heart.

‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 3 — Confessional Position of Synod

We are joined together as a Synod because of our common faith and doctrine, and we continue to promote our doctrinal clarity and unity in various ways.

‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 2 — History, Confession and Purpose

In this video, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), talks about the founding of the LCMS in 1847.

‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 1 — Introduction

What does it mean to be part of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)?

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – November 2021 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

The November 2021 issue highlights how Lutherans in Kenya and the United States are being prepared for future service to both God and neighbor.

CTCR report – ‘Marriage Between Church and State: A Report on Clergy Serving as “Agents of the State” ’

LCMS President Harrison, Synod officials and LCMS entities asked the CTCR to prepare a report that addresses questions about this issue, including if pastors should continue to sign civil marriage licenses on behalf of the state.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2021 newsletter

Read about a Lutheran layperson who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives, and this edition also highlights notable Supreme Court cases.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – October 2021 newsletter

The mercy of God is the starting point of stewardship. There is no greater mercy than what Jesus does for the failed steward at Calvary.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘On Mission with the Master’

Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray director of LCMS Black Ministry, explored the biblical insights into outreach that can be found in the practice of Jesus Himself.

LCMS Worship – Hymn Suggestions for Revelation

LCMS Worship offers a list of hymn suggestions related to each pericope of the Book of Revelation.

Life Together with President Harrison – October 2021

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, speaks with the Rev. Dr. James Baneck, executive director of LCMS Pastoral Education, about Set Apart to Serve, the Synod’s new long-term church work recruitment initiative.