Reading & Study

Christ and the Office of the Holy Ministry

The confession of the person and work of Jesus Christ—His justification of sinful humanity—forms the heart of theology, and informs all of the Church’s confession and practice.

Build it Better – A Q&A About Disaster Trailers

A well maintained disaster response trailer can be deployed after a disaster and provide rapid response right where it’s needed the most.

“We All Believe in One True God” – Hymn Feature

As the basis for “We All Believe in One True God,” Martin Luther used the first two lines of a single-stanza German medieval hymn first found with Latin and German words in 1417 and expanded it to three stanzas—individually paraphrasing each of the three articles of the creed.

Formula of Concord Study: Articles I and II

The Confessions are not just a history book of what was once at stake for true Lutheran confession, but they are also a description of what is still at stake for true Lutheran confession.

I’m Too Old To Be a Volunteer

When you see the news stories of people removing debris, sawing tree limbs, and mucking out houses it is easy to think that you don't have a role to play…

Sola Scriptura: Scripture Alone

Don’t be afraid to read the Bible. God has set forth His Law and His Gospel in the plainest terms.

Young Adults Serve in their Own Backyard

The opportunities for servant events specifically designed for young adults age 18-30 are growing. Recently a group of young adults in St. Louis gathered to serve in their own backyard and helped congregations and RSOs prepare for sharing the Gospel.

Sola Fide: Faith Alone

Faith is only as good as its object. This is the danger of misunderstanding Sola Fide.

Chainsaws Aren’t For Children

One of the most frequent questions I get is "Can we take our youth group to LERT training?" And my response is always "Certainly, but we can't certify minors." Then I tell them ways to get their youth involved in Disaster Response in their congregation but I always get the same response.

Sola Gratia: Grace Alone

The heart of the Lutheran Church’s beliefs is the doctrine of justification, the teaching of how we are declared righteous in God’s sight.

10 Things I Still Love About Youth

10 reasons to love youth and be inspired to engage in youth ministry.

Fill the Bucket – Clever Ways to Start a Disaster Fund

This year has been an especially wet one. New Years brought widespread floods through Missouri, Illinois and all the way down the Mississippi. January, February, and March brought more flooding in…

Bible Study with Luther: Galatians 3:19-29

Distinguishing between the Law and the Gospel is one of the highest and most precious arts which every Christian would do well to learn.

A Fundraiser’s Code of Ethical Principles and Practices

Those of us serving the Synod’s corporate headquarters, especially those within Mission Advancement, are bound by God’s Word — in passages like Phil. 4:8 — and by this code as we work alongside anyone who has or is considering making a charitable investment in our Synod’s work.

Luther on The Third Article of the Creed

Luther says that this article on the Holy Spirit is about us being made holy.