Reading & Study Archives

Short-term mission story 2 of 6 — What’s it like to be an English learner in the Czech Republic?

In the same way that we are freely given salvation, we have worldwide access to knowledge and opportunity, simply by knowing English.

Short-term mission story 3 of 6 — A brief history of … never mind, it’s not that brief

When done gracefully and from a place of love, the simple act of sharing the Word in our native tongue can frame the Gospel in a new way.

Short-term mission story 4 of 6 — A labor of love: Czech Republic English Bible Camp sending service

We were in the Czech Republic to do God’s work, not our work. We shared the message of God’s love and celebrated our oneness in Christ.

Short-term mission story 5 of 6 — Mountains

Every day there will be tall mountains before us, and, even on journeys through places that seem impassible, God has already made a way for us.

Short-term mission story 6 of 6 — This is the Czech Republic

Short-term voluntarily serve at the English Bible Camp to further the reach and impact of the church on the community.

White Paper — CTSFW Deaconess Formation: Knowledge, Skills & Virtues

“The mission of Concordia Theological Seminary is to form servants of Jesus Christ who teach the faithful, reach the lost, and care for all.”

‘Sacred Melodies: Hymn-Inspired Devotions’ — Spiritual Care Companion

These devotions were crafted to give you encouragement and assurance, based upon the Word of God. No matter what your circumstances may be, you are loved by Christ.

Spanish resources to use during crisis situations

Recursos para brindar el consuelo y la paz de Dios durante una crisis.

God is at work in Belize

What God has in store for you as a short-term volunteer allows you to play a small part in changing lives, but you’ll be surprised how much impact it has on you.

LCMS Church Relations booklet – ‘Women’s Ordination through the Lens of the Apostles’ Creed’

This resource documents the recent fraternal theological dialogue that took place between The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and the Lutheran Church in Korea on the topic of women's ordination.

International Church Relations Conference 2023 video presentations

Presentations from the 2023 International Church Relations Conference were recorded and are now available to view on demand.

Video: 2023 Disaster Response Conference presentations

Under the theme “Walking Together in Disaster Response,” The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod hosted a Disaster Response Conference on Sept. 6-8, 2023, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis.

CTCR report — ‘Christian Decision-Making and the End of Life’

As the legal environment surrounding assisted suicide and other end-of-life issues continues to change, this report offers an update to the CTCR’s previous work on the subject.

One day with an English Bible Camp volunteer

A team from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Gorham, Maine, shared the Gospel with children at the mission congregation of Havířov in the Czech Republic.

The real purpose and real impact of short-term mission

If you're on the fence about serving a short-term mission with the LCMS, I'd encourage you to try it. It was rewarding for me in ways I didn’t expect.