When are we the Church?
If we see ourselves as the church only when we are “in the building,” we fail to heed our Shepherd’s call to be salt and light in the world through the various vocations in which He has placed us.
Insight and perspective from LCMS leaders
Financial concerns for churches in the coronavirus crisis
Those who have been blessed materially have been blessed by the Lord to be a blessing, especially in a time of crisis such as the coronavirus pandemic.
Giving offerings to my congregation in difficult times
During the coronavirus pandemic, our worship offerings must continue for our Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregations to survive and thrive.
An open letter to LCMS contributors about COVID-19
Continue to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, for the provision of effective care to those infected or afraid, and for those providing care.
What your church can do right now in response to COVID-19
Especially during the coronavirus pandemic, congregations should demonstrate good stewardship of the gifts the Lord has given them.
LCMS president’s message and resources for coronavirus pandemic
Tips and encouragement for LCMS congregations and individuals as they respond to COVID-19.
Reflections on LCMS Mercy Medical Team mission trip to Uganda
A volunteer Mercy Medical Team from The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and a local medical team provided health care to about 1,000 patients from a remote village in Uganda in 2019.
Coronavirus: Nothing new about disease … or the need for the Gospel
Through your faithful witness during a public health crisis, it is possible that people in your life will repent and receive the healing that only Jesus can provide.
Crying for help and finding none
God is faithful. He doesn’t leave us. He doesn’t forsake us. He does and will bring help.
One day with an LCMS short-term mission team in Puerto Rico
Through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Short-Term Mission program, a volunteer team from St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Esko, Minn., served in Puerto Rico in November 2019. Here’s what a day in life of that team looked like, written by one of the team members.
Bullying in the congregation
We don’t need to holler “Bully! Bully!” at the next voters’ meeting. We are, however, called to acknowledge and call to account behavior that is directly admonished in Scripture.
How a Mercy Medical Team forms
Ten strangers from different parts of America joined Ugandan Lutheran church leaders, pastors, lay members, and local medical providers to serve on an LCMS Mercy Medical Team in Uganda.
Celebrating unconventional ministry ‘success’
While we don't necessarily believe in "success" in ministry, how do words like “growth” and “effectiveness” weigh on a church worker, congregation or agency sharing the Gospel?
‘Making Disciples for Life’ – Get excited!
"Making Disciples for Life" not only provides better access to existing resources, it also brings people together for identifying and developing new resources.
Finding local resources
Many Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod church workers and spouses identified the need for help finding more wellness resources. Here are three helpful tips for finding localized resources.