Recent posts

When are we the Church?

If we see ourselves as the church only when we are “in the building,” we fail to heed our Shepherd’s call to be salt and light in the world through the various vocations in which He has placed us.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Second Quarter 2020 newsletter

The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces newsletter encourages readers to use their words to lift one another up in simple ways and glorify the risen Jesus.

LCMS President Harrison video: Much cause to rejoice and give thanks

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, brings a message of encouragement and joy to the church during the coronavirus pandemic.

Devotional booklets to use during crisis situations

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod provides four devotional booklets to bring God’s comfort and peace during the coronavirus pandemic and other crisis situations.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 53 devotion: Spiritual wellness

People need the healing assurance of forgiveness God offers through His Son Jesus.

Psalm 91 memory challenge

Join your brothers and sisters in Christ as we memorize Psalm 91 together.

Prayers to use during the pandemic — Series A and One-Year Series

LCMS Worship is providing updated prayers of the church for Series A and One-Year Series that can be used by your congregation March 22 and March 29.

Financial concerns for churches in the coronavirus crisis

Those who have been blessed materially have been blessed by the Lord to be a blessing, especially in a time of crisis such as the coronavirus pandemic.

Giving offerings to my congregation in difficult times

During the coronavirus pandemic, our worship offerings must continue for our Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregations to survive and thrive.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘A Welcoming Church’

Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, former Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) vice-president Kaye Wolff presents a free webinar titled “A Welcoming Church.”

Livestream your church service today

You just learned that you need to start livestreaming your church services immediately. You have no budget, no equipment, no plan. But you have a smartphone. This tutorial will show you a quick, easy and cheap way to start livestreaming right away.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 52 devotion: Vocational wellness

Saying, “If you want me to” to God can be scary.

An open letter to LCMS contributors about COVID-19

Continue to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, for the provision of effective care to those infected or afraid, and for those providing care.