Reading & Study

Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools

LCMS Chapel Talks are a collection of messages written by pastors and educators who serve Lutheran schools.

The real purpose and real impact of short-term mission

If you're on the fence about serving a short-term mission with the LCMS, I'd encourage you to try it. It was rewarding for me in ways I didn’t expect.

CTCR report – ‘A Chaste and Decent Life: An Update to Human Sexuality 1981’

The new report, which affirms the propositions found in the 1981 CTCR report titled 'Human Sexuality: A Theological Perspective,' addresses issues that have arisen since the original report.

LCMS Life Ministry – Convention Resolutions: 1941-2019

Based on its national convention resolutions from 1941 to 2019, the LCMS has compiled a compendium document of the Synod’s action on life-related topics.

One day, four languages

Lydia Steinhaus describes mission work in the Czech Republic and reflects on our God who calls people from all nations to follow Him.

CTCR statement on ‘Luther’s Large Catechism with Annotations and Contemporary Applications’

The CTCR forthrightly asserts that this volume does not change, question or supplant any doctrinal position of the LCMS, including any Synod teaching on contemporary cultural issues such as race or sexuality.

CTCR report – ‘A Snapshot of Trending Tools: Christians and Social Media’

The CTCR considers the use of social media and its impact on life and faith according to seven categories: community, trust, knowledge, influence, identity, temptation and vocation.

God turns obstacles into opportunities

Denise Lewis served in Słupsk, Poland, with a team from her congregation, Resurrection Lutheran Church and School, in Newport News, Va., in July 2022. She shared a reflection on her volunteer service.

CTCR evaluation – ‘Lutheran World Federation’

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides an overview of the Lutheran World Federation as a resource in advising partner churches about the LWF and the Commission’s concern over their joint membership with the LWF.

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.

Congregational Treasurer’s Manual – 2022 edition

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod compiled a Congregational Treasurer’s Manual to provide information on various aspects of the duties of a congregational treasurer.

LCMS Black Ministry — 2022 Family Convocation presentations

View presentations from The Lutherans in Black Ministry Family Convocation, which was held in July 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobile, Ala.

‘Lifemark’ Resources

Find resources for the movie “Lifemark,” which tells the true story of a young man’s journey to discover the details of his adoption.

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 Life Ministry – Bible studies on 1 John 3

As a part of the Million Dollar Life Match initiative, LCMS Life Ministry is pleased to offer a series of Bible studies written by LCMS pastors who are engaged in local life ministry efforts.