PALS Study Topics — ‘Preaching as a Pilgrimage’
Helps pastors consider two types of experiences in the sermon: moments of meditation and moments of movement.
Helps pastors consider two types of experiences in the sermon: moments of meditation and moments of movement.
This video series is meant to answer basic questions about Christianity — all from a distinctly Lutheran perspective.
This video series is meant to answer basic questions about Christianity — all from a distinctly Lutheran perspective.
Presentations from the 2023 International Church Relations Conference were recorded and are now available to view on demand.
This PALS course guides pastors through a proven process for leading positive change in congregations.
This PALS course will guide participants through defining the mission of your congregation, including the formation and use of a mission statement.
This presentation, with workbook for group discussion, helps pastors reaffirm the law/gospel heart of their preaching while also encouraging them to explore the art.
This PALS course leads pastors in the critical matters of how to make a referral without alienating parishioners or hurting their feelings.
This PALS course helps pastors identify the circumstances that merit referral or mandatory reporting to outside professional authorities.
This PALS course will discuss the challenges to balancing life between church and home for pastors.
This PALS course will address what makes a pastor’s teaching “effective.”
Under the theme “Walking Together in Disaster Response,” The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod hosted a Disaster Response Conference on Sept. 6-8, 2023, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis.
This lesson reminds participants that the Lord has never forgotten and will never forget His children whom He dearly loves and calls to be His own through Holy Baptism. His goodness, mercy and love remain changeless despite the changes and the chaos in our sin-filled world.
This lesson reminds participants that Jesus is always with them and that no matter what happens in our life or world, Jesus is with us even to the very end of the age. Even amid significant change or trials, the Lord is with us, and His love and divine care for us never falters or changes.
This lesson reminds participants not to be overwhelmed with worry but have a spirit of hope because they are anchored in Christ. Even when weary and worn out, we can look to Jesus and His gifts to find strength, comfort, peace and great hope.