Thanks be to God for volunteers
Thanks to God for the selfless volunteers who provide incredible support to LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission and our congregations.
Insight and perspective from LCMS leaders
The huge impact of volunteering
Approximately $65 billion of volunteer effort was given by faithful Christians serving through their church.
Volunteering with … Farming? Accounting? English? Yes!
Every year, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod sends short-term volunteers to international locations. Read how the “ordinary” skills of volunteers have been put to use to further God’s kingdom around the world.
Volunteers, you make a difference in the world
Volunteering is as much a joyful sacrifice as any philanthropist’s donation, and it showcases the talents and time God has entrusted to the volunteer.
Dedicated volunteers help make Operation Barnabas a success
Volunteers make a difference in the lives of many military connected people through the Operation Barnabas program.
Freedom in ministry life
We don't need to fulfill any church member’s expectations (real or imagined) of what a pastor’s wife, ministry spouse, pastor, teacher, or other church worker should be. We only need to focus on God, the One who calls us free in the grace of Christ.
My burden for someone else’s pain
The church work family bears burdens and sufferings in a unique way. We have our own sufferings. Christ carries our load with and for us.
The church worker and curious living
Curiosity might kill the cat, but it keeps church workers healthy!
Tired of waving goodbye – one of the greatest joys and struggles of church work life
Most church workers have family and friends scattered through the country. This reality contains many blessings, but honest struggle as well.
Sunday morning and the church work family
If Sunday is a "working day" for church workers and their families, where do they grab a moment of worship and rest?
Life transitions and the church work marriage
Life is full of transitions! What unique transitions exist in ministry life and marriages? How can workers build up their marriages in the face of transition?
Dear Church Worker – your identity is still your baptism
Our identity is not found in our vocations, but in Christ alone. This is a reminder we need daily in ministry life.
Heart, soul, mind and strength: The intimidation, impact and invitation of wellness
There is only so much time, energy, and money in this world and a lot pulling at our attention, particularly as workers in the church. Introducing one tool to help you grow in wellness…
PKs, church work kids, any kids and expectations
What special expectations do we have for the children of our church workers? Offering grace to all the children in our churches.
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