PALS Study Topics — ‘Preaching: The Heart and The Art’
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.
PALS Study Topics — ‘The Art of Making Effective Referrals’
This PALS course leads pastors in the critical matters of how to make a referral without alienating parishioners or hurting their feelings.
PALS Study Topics — ‘Knowing Whom to Refer and When to Report’
This PALS course helps pastors identify the circumstances that merit referral or mandatory reporting to outside professional authorities.
PALS Study Topics — ‘Finding Balance and Setting Boundaries between Work and Home’
This PALS course will discuss the challenges to balancing life between church and home for pastors.
PALS Study Topics — ‘Pastor: Apt to Teach’
This PALS course will address what makes a pastor’s teaching “effective.”
Video: 2023 Disaster Response Conference presentations
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.
Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 1
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.
Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 2
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.
Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 3
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.
Anchored in Christ Curriculum Videos — Module 4
This lesson reminds participants to put their full trust in the Lord, recognizing that their certainty in the eternal joy to come enables confidence in Christ through any changes that come in this life. We can trust the Lord because He has never forsaken us and will never let us down.
‘Set Apart to Serve’ Town Hall — Resource launch
The Set Apart to Serve town hall held on Sept. 27, was recorded and is available for those who were unable to join the live event.
CADDS Info Video (before using CADDS)
Congregational Assessment of Development/Decline Status (CADDS). This video provides a brief overview of CADDS.
CADDS Report Explanation Video (after completing CADDS survey)
Rev. Dr. Mark Wood explains the elements of the single page graphical CADDS report, including the ten factors that are assessed.
re:Vitality Overview Video (more detailed)
This video goes into the details of the re:Vitality suite of resources helpful for congregational leaders making decisions about its use.