LCMS National Mission – Bulletin Blurbs and Newsletter Articles – December 2025
New content is available each month for congregations to feature in church publications.
A day in the life of an immersive Spanish student
Learning Spanish through immersion is a big undertaking. Yet, it is well worth it. And chances are, you will receive much more than an expanded Spanish vocabulary.
‘Christian Character and Calling’ Bible Studies
This series of Bible studies encourages teens to ponder Scripture as they discuss topics related to Christian living and God’s calling for them in their daily lives.
National Lutheran Schools Week Resources
LCMS School Ministry provides resources for preschools, elementary schools, and high schools to use while proclaiming and celebrating God’s work among us.
‘Digging Deeper’ Bible Studies
This series of Bible studies provide an in-depth guide for parents to study with youth and dive deeper into important faith topics.
Memory Verses
The LCMS invites everyone to memorize a Bible verse each week. Shareable graphics are available to use in your congregation, school, and home.
Daily Devotions Guide for Families
This short resource is designed to provide a simple approach for leading devotions, and includes an outline for family devotional time as well as suggested hymns, memory work and Bible verses for each week of the year.
‘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.
‘Journal of Lutheran Mission’ — Winter 2025
Learn about pastoral formation in the 17th century, as understood by Johann Gerhard and Martin Luther's understanding of global mission, particularly through his translation of the Bible into German.
The Family Altar Infographic
This guide provides a basic overview of the foster care system and the process of becoming foster parents.
2024 International Church Relations Conference video presentations
Sessions from the conference, where Lutheran leaders from 40 countries gathered in Wittenberg, Germany, to strengthen global confessional Lutheranism, are available to watch on demand.
Supporting Foster Families
This guide provides a basic overview of the foster care system and the process of becoming foster parents.
Digging Deeper: Devotions, Studies, Financial Peace University
These resources will help your congregation delve more deeply into stewardship topics.
Manage Time Wisely – Printable Handout
Encourages congregational members to spend 1 percent of their time each day in Bible reading and prayer plus 1 percent of their waking hours each week in worship.