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.
Life Together as Synod — Module 10 — District Presidents and the Council of Presidents
In this video, the Rev. Justin A. Panzer, president of the LCMS Kansas District, explains the duties of a district president, which include serving as a representative of the Synod president in that place.
Video: 2022 Disaster Response Conference presentations
Under the theme “Day by Day We Magnify Thee: LERT in the Life of the Church,” The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod hosted a Disaster Response Conference on Sept. 28-30, 2022, at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.
‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 9 — Districts of the Synod
In this video, LCMS Third Vice-President Rev. Dr. Scott Murray explains what districts are and how they serve as “Synod in that place.”
‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 8 — The Office of Pastoral Education
LCMS Office of Pastoral Education Executive Director Rev. Dr. James Baneck describes the work of raising up future pastors and supporting those who are currently serving.
‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 7 — Relationships in the Missouri Synod
LCMS Minnesota North District President Rev. Dr. Donald Fondow explains how congregations join together in circuits, districts and the Synod to promote the unity of the faith and carry out their mission and ministry.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Insights on Establishing Ministry Among the Chinese’
The Rev. Steve Law, pastor of Wollaston Lutheran Church in Quincy, Mass., shares insights on establishing ministry among the Chinese.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Lessons Learned from Leading a Multi-Ethnic Congregation’
The Rev. Charles St-Onge, pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church in Montreal, Canada, and area facilitator for the LCMS Office of International Mission, shared his experience of shepherding a diverse congregation.
Video: 2021 Disaster Response Conference presentations
Meeting under the theme “Disciples in the Storms of Life,” Disaster Response Conference attendees learned how the church can respond in crisis situations with the physical and spiritual care that those affected so desperately need.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Reaching English Speaking, Next Generation Asian Americans for Christ’
The Rev. Dr. Terry Chan explores strategies to reach Asian Americans with the Gospel.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Using Team Ministry to Plant Hispanic Churches’
The Rev. Richard Schlak explores the opportunities and challenges of using teams to plant Hispanic and other ethnic churches.
‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 6 — Membership in the Synod
LCMS Missouri District President Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan explains what it means to be a member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 5 — Objectives of Synod, Part 2
LCMS Chief Mission Officer, the Rev. Kevin Robson, introduces and explains the last five objectives found in Article III of the Synod Constitution.