Author: The LCMS

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — February 2025

This edition introduces LCMS Family Ministry, highlights new curriculum available from YouthLead, and encourages the use of workshops available at no-cost through LCMS Stewardship Ministry.

International Church Relations Conference 2024 video presentations

Sessions from the conference, where Lutheran leaders from 40 countries gathered in Wittenberg, Germany, to strengthen global confessional Lutheranism, are available to watch on demand.

Life Together with President Harrison – January 2025

This edition includes a video on the Synod’s pro-life efforts; photos from a congregational spotlight series; stories about ongoing hurricane recovery, Christian families and a new Lutheran school; podcasts; resources; events; and more.

Podcast: The Coffee Hour

Join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you all the stories you want to hear from around the LCMS.

LCMS Worship — January-February 2025 resources

This edition includes weekly prayers, 2024-25 hymn suggestions and lectionary summaries, church year calendars, a podcast series, and new stewardship resources.

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!