Reading & Study

‘Of one mind’: Teaching and learning in the Czech Republic

An LCMS Short-Term Mission team leads an English Bible Camp in the Czech Republic.

Faith without borders: A week in Uruguay

Lauren Dawson and other students from Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb., served on an LCMS International Mission short-term team at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and School in Montevideo, Uruguay.

‘Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools’

Each series includes Bible verses, speaking points, song suggestions and application ideas to use in weekly chapel services for students of all ages in Lutheran and Christian schools.

‘Spiritual Care Companion For Times Of Disaster’ booklet

This resource offers guidance and spiritual support for individuals, caregivers and others who are navigating various mental health challenges.

National Lutheran Schools Week resources

LCMS School Ministry provides a manual, graphics, posters, presentation slides, and other resources for preschools, elementary schools, and high schools to use while proclaiming and celebrating God’s work among us.

Commission on Theology and Church Relations library

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) document library includes reports, statements, evaluations, and opinions.

CTCR Library — Biblical Authority and Interpretation

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the inspiration and inerrancy of God’s Word, interpretive principles, and the relationship between the Gospel and Scripture.

CTCR Library — Lutherans & Other Christians

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides reports and opinions on the Lutheran understanding of church fellowship, inter-Christian relationships, church workers participating in civic events, and church relations in the 21st century.

CTCR Library — Christian Faith, Life and Witness: Lutheran Doctrine and Practice

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the topics of Christians and social media, the mission of the church, evangelism, church growth, and church workers participating in civic events.

CTCR Library — Creation and New Creation: Lutheran Doctrine and Practice

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the topics of creation in a Biblical perspective, caring for God's living earth, the natural knowledge of God in Christian confession and witness, and the end times.

CTCR Library — Church and Ministry: Lutheran Doctrine and Practice

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses topics such as the Divine Call, the royal priesthood, church discipline, and privileged communications in a pastor-penitent relationship.

CTCR Library — Means of Grace (Sacraments): Lutheran Doctrine and Practice

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the topics of confession and absolution, Holy Baptism, admission to the Lord's Supper, and guidelines for congregational communion statements.

CTCR Library — Marriage and Sexuality

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides Scriptural perspectives to explain God’s design for human sexuality and marriage between one man and one woman.

CTCR Library — Man and Woman in the Church

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations examine Scripture to address the topics of creation, women's military service, women’s suffrage in the church, and women's service in the church.

CTCR Library — Life Issues

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations has issued reports on the topics of abortion, reproductive ethics, cloning, human care, and end-of-life concerns and decisions.