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‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2019 newsletter

“Free to be Faithful Newsletter” highlights progress of the Equality Act and the effects of similar sexual orientation and gender identity laws.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Third Quarter 2019 newsletter

The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces newsletter encourages readers to find comfort in Christ as they go out into the world to bear witness to Him.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 14 devotion: Spiritual wellness

Sometimes the drudges of family life are the very things God uses to remind us He is caring for our hearts, minds, bodies, and spirits.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Understanding Social Issues in the Urban Setting’

Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Rev. Larry Vogel presented a free webinar on “Understanding Social Issues in the Urban Setting.”

Church Worker Wellness – Week 13 devotion: Physical wellness

God designed our body for movement. How can we increase our physical movement and exercise in creative ways to fit into all our commitments?

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – June 2019 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry highlights how faithful steward leaders can come to find joy and excitement in stewardship as they recognize how they are blessed in the Lord.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 12 devotion: Physical wellness

Taking on a challenge that increases our physical health can impact the rest of our well-being.

LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry – Webinar: ‘What’s New in Witness & Outreach?’

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission hosted a free webinar on “Witness & Outreach Resources” on June 13, 2019. The presenter was the Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, director of LCMS Witness & Outreach.

Life Together with President Harrison – June 2019

In the Life Together News Digest for June 2019, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison points to 1 John 4 as a reminder that God’s perfect love casts out fear.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 11 devotion: Emotional wellness

What can quiet an anxious and wakeful mind during the night hours? God, our faithful Creator and Redeemer, offers a surprising gift in the middle of the night.

Essay: ‘The History of LCMS Mercy Work with African Americans’

The Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray explores the legacy of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod using mercy work as a means by which to share the Gospel with African-Americans.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 10 devotion: Financial wellness

Working out finances together is part of the process and the complement of marriage, even when it feels difficult or like the last thing you’d rather be doing. Where is God’s faithfulness in our finances?