LCMS National Mission – Bulletin Blurbs and Newsletter Articles – January 2026
New content is available each month for congregations to feature in church publications.
‘Short Studies on Tough Topics’ Devotionals
This series of short devotionals is intended to assist parents or youth group leaders with leading discussions about difficult topics. The studies are intended for teens and adults.
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.
‘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.
’10 Vital Conversations for Supporting Church Workers’ – Bible study
Explore 10 Scripture-based conversations that help congregations support church worker wellness, ministry health, and long-term resilience.
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.
LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry — ‘Ecclesiastical Endorsement Standards and Procedures’
The manual provides a comprehensive framework for obtaining and maintaining the necessary levels of theological and ministerial competence to bring Word and Sacrament-centered care beyond the traditional congregational setting.
‘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
God comes to us through His Word and Sacraments during worship at church, and then the family’s devotional life at home keeps its members connected to those gifts.
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.