This edition contains information about the Disaster Response conference coming up in September, the announcement of the 2025–2026 school year theme and "Chapel Talks," an update on last March's YouthLead program, and more.
This edition contains a video on LCMS Youth Ministry, photos from the LWML Convention, news stories, features, KFUO Radio programs, and resources.
Military slang, trauma — its effects and our response — and the succor only Christ can give, especially via pastoral care are highlighted in this issue of So Help Me God.
This issue examines new laws and government policies that infringe on the Christian way of life and how believers are responding.
This edition contains information about the Family Ministry Summit held in St. Louis in May, the All Nations Celebration held in the LCMS Michigan District in March, the "God's Mission Here" podcast, and more.
This edition features a video message from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, photos from Call Day, a video about an active-duty LCMS chaplain and his family, a letter commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, a feature on the new Lutheran hymnal in Indonesia, KFUO Radio programs, and more.
This edition contains information about an upcoming pilot program of LCMS Worker Wellness; a recent workshop held by LCMS Church Planting for seminary students; and the next cycle of national development grants for LCMS congregations, Recognized Service Organizations and districts.
LCMS World Relief and Human Care has delivered Christ’s mercy to people impacted by devastating disasters in California and the Philippines.
This edition features an Easter greeting from President Harrison; stories on higher education in the Synod, parenting in the digital world, and disaster response in California; a video about LCMS National Mission; YouthLead photos; KFUO Radio programs; and more.
The 'So Help Me God' newsletter focuses on submission and humility in the Christian life.
This edition contains information about the work of the Lutheran School Curriculum Standards Committee; the installation of a new staff member working in LCMS Family Ministry; and a variety of events coming up this spring and summer, including the LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference.
Learn about pastoral formation in the 17th century, as understood by Johann Gerhard and Martin Luther's understanding of global mission, particularly through his translation of the Bible into German.
This edition contains information about the upcoming Life and Mercy Conference, the installation of a new director for LCMS Discipleship Ministry, and the first meeting of the All Nations Council.
This edition includes a video about the recent passing of two LCMS leaders; a Lenten video about Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness; and stories about the 2025 National March for Life, living in the “negative world,” Lenten family traditions, and Persian migrants in Europe finding forgiveness and hope in Jesus.
This edition includes a video highlighting a new Lent, Holy Week and Easter media kit; a video on National Lutheran Schools Week; March for Life photos; and stories on California fire relief efforts, bivocational ministry, mental illness, and protecting the religious liberty of service members and chaplains.