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.
Insight and perspective from LCMS leaders
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.
English Conversation Partners: Join the mission team from home
The LCMS International Mission's pilot program for English Conversation Partners launched in May 2020. Eighty-two volunteers responded to the first request for help with this innovative program that matches stateside volunteers with English language learners in different parts of the globe.
A White Paper on Pastoral Formation Prior to Seminary
This paper seeks to assist the church in thinking more intently about how the church begins forming pastors before they enter the seminary.
Imposing Death Safely
God's mercy in Christ is [our] only hope to be saved. Not without death, but despite it, through it, and from it.
Tips for English Conversation Partners
The LCMS Office of International Mission has been partnering with our missionaries to provide volunteer support to ongoing English-based outreach efforts. These tips are based on one missionary’s experience hosting an online conversation group, but most can be applied in any English conversation partner setting.
Emotions and the Church
One thing that happens because we are a church body that highly values thinking and learning is that we talk less about our emotions.
The Church — Praying
Prayer is the sign that the church is still breathing, however labored that breath may be. The cross leads us to despair of everything — save Christ!
The Many Tasks of the Church Worker
As we serve the church, we can leave the saving to the One who does it best.
Thankful for three years of Lutheran Young Adult Corps!
As Lutheran Young Adult Corps completes its third year and begins to pivot as a program, it is a time to show thanks for all God has done in and through the program.
Has the Offering Plate Been Passed By?
So what are we to do if the passing of the plate becomes a long-term casualty of COVID-19? The key is formation.
A White Paper on the Current Context of Pastoral Formation
This white paper is intended to promote continued conversation, across the Synod, about pastoral formation.
It’s not my job to save the church
As we serve the church, we can leave the saving to the One who does it best.
God’s Mercy Never Ceases
LCMS missionaries in the Dominican Republic get to build relationships share Christ with people simply by doing life together.
Comfort food
Video equipment and technology are getting lots of use these days in church sanctuaries, staff homes and other places. However, there is one place, usually a hub of hospitality, not seeing any action these during this time: the church kitchen.