Report to the 2025 District Conventions
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is seeking input from district convention delegates on improving its "Making Disciples for Life" mission and ministry emphasis.
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.”
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission: ‘Caring for the Homeless with the Theology of the Cross’
The Biblical Charities Continuing Education, which promotes applied mercy-education in connection with the LCMS, sponsored a roundtable discussion on “Caring for the Homeless with the Theology of the Cross.”
A White Paper on Pastoral Formation Prior to Seminary
This paper seeks to assist the church in thinking more intently about how the church begins forming pastors before they enter the seminary.
A White Paper on the Current Context of Pastoral Formation
This white paper is intended to promote continued conversation, across the Synod, about pastoral formation.
Stewardship from A to Z
The LCMS Stewardship Ministry A-Z resource collection includes some items that are important for every pastor and stewardship committee to consider, and it includes items that are tailored to specific settings.
Message to the Church about demographic challenges we face
A portion of this “white paper” takes up the demographic challenge of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. I pray, that as we face challenges with the Word of God, we will continue to grow together in unity.
Concordia Deaconess Conference Code of Ethics
Purpose The Concordia Deaconess Conference (CDC), affirming its desire to glorify the only true God -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit -- and to reflect His love and grace in…