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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.

Church Revitalization Resources

There is vitality wherever God’s Word is proclaimed in purity and the Lord’s Sacraments are rightly administered. This Christ-centered vitality is the focus of re:Vitality, a suite of resources developed by the Office of National Mission to help you equip your congregation for carrying out God’s mission in your context.

English Bible Camp curriculum

Use these free programs to share the Gospel as you help new neighbors practice their English.

LCMS Worship — August-September 2023 resources

This edition includes prayers of the church, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2023 newsletter

Read about acts of Congress and the Biden administration concerning the definition of marriage and whether federal resources can be used to support abortion.

CADDS Info Video (before using CADDS)

Congregational Assessment of Development/Decline Status (CADDS). This video provides a brief overview of CADDS.

CADDS Report Explanation Video (after completing CADDS survey)

Rev. Dr. Mark Wood explains the elements of the single page graphical CADDS report, including the ten factors that are assessed.

re:Vitality Promotional Video (short)

This video provides a brief introduction to re:Vitality.

re:Vitality Overview Video (more detailed)

This video goes into the details of the re:Vitality suite of resources helpful for congregational leaders making decisions about its use.

‘Truth and Compassion for LGBTQ+ Individuals’

Deaconess Emma Heinz discusses the Christian attitude toward members of the LGBTQ+ community: both the pitfalls Christians can fall into, and the balance of truth and compassion we are called to by God’s Word.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – July 2023 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

Lutherans serve both Christians and non-Christians, whether they are victims of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Fla., or English-language learners in Belize.

LCMS Worship — July-August 2023 resources

This edition includes prayers of the church, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.

Podcast: The Lutheran Ladies Lounge

Join Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri on the sofa in the Lutheran Ladies Lounge, a podcast oasis for you, dear sisters, to sit, rest your feet, and stay a while. And on the way out, we’ll check your lipstick.