Author: The LCMS

Supporting Foster Families

This guide provides a basic overview of the foster care system and the process of becoming foster parents.

Digging Deeper: Devotions, Studies, Financial Peace University

These resources will help your congregation delve more deeply into stewardship topics.

Stewardship Basics Bible Study

An in-depth, 8-week Bible study to introduce stewardship to a congregation.

Manage Time Wisely – Printable Handout

Encourages congregational members to spend 1 percent of their time each day in Bible reading and prayer plus 1 percent of their waking hours each week in worship.

Philippians Workshop

Helping pastors & laity collaborate on stewardship.

Online Giving Pew Cards

Printable giving pew cards for parishioners who give offerings electronically.

Stewardship Podcasts: Issues, Etc. Collection

Here is a collection of stewardship podcasts recorded in cooperation with our friends at Issues, Etc.

Stewardship Under the Cross – Book & Planning Guide

Transform your congregation from financial chaos to faithful stewardship with our book and planning guide.

Stewardship from A to Z

Ideas on how to introduce biblical stewardship in your congregation.

Himnario Luterano — Spanish Lutheran Hymnal

Order Himnario Luterano — the new Spanish hymnal. LCMS congregations and individuals in the U.S. can take advantage of a special discounted price. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 7

In this season, we talk about human trafficking and how the church can help survivors of trafficking.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — January 2025

This edition highlights National Lutheran Schools Week, promotes the 2025 National March for Life, and encourages LCMS congregations to utilize the training and events offered through the Synod's Lutheran Early Response Team program.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – First Quarter 2025 newsletter

The 'So Help Me God' newsletter focuses on submission and humility in the Christian life.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – ‘Sharing’ newsletter – 2024 Holiday Edition

This issue shares the stories behind two specific mercy projects: recovery after Hurricane Helene and care for LCMS military members in Japan.

LCMS Worship — December 2024-January 2025 resources

This edition includes midweek Advent service suggestions and home devotions; an Advent/Christmas media kit; 2024-25 hymn suggestions and lectionary summaries; church year calendars; and new stewardship resources.