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PKs, church work kids, any kids and expectations

What special expectations do we have for the children of our church workers? Offering grace to all the children in our churches.

‘Lutheran Television: Glory Years’

The Rev. Dr. Ardon Albrecht, who held various roles at Lutheran Television for over 17 years, has written an informative account of the network's history.

LCMS Black Ministry – Fall 2018 newsletter

Thanks be to God for the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) — a wonderful partner in mission work with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Hurricane Michael strikes LCMS congregations in Florida

After Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida on Oct. 10, LCMS World Relief and Human Care Disaster Response is partnering with the LCMS Southern and Florida–Georgia districts to provide long-term relief.

Life Together with President Harrison – October 2018

LCMS President Matthew Harrison reminds us in October's Life Together News Digest of the gift we’ve been given in our pastors, and Harrison shows how we can respond joyfully in return for these faithful servants during Pastor Appreciation Month.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission: Caring for the homeless

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission offers helpful resources to assist in caring for the marginalized, including the homeless and others in need.

The secret identity of a pastor’s wife

What do you wish people saw in you, or do you wish they saw if they looked beyond one title or vocation?

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Fourth Quarter 2018 newsletter

This issue of the "So Help Me God" newsletter from the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces highlights the redemptive, transformative change that occurs in Christ Jesus.

Bringing help and hope after Hurricane Florence

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the LCMS Southeastern District and local Lutherans are working together to bring physical assistance and Gospel hope to disaster victims in North Carolina.

Life Together with President Harrison – September 2018

Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, discusses how it’s possible that we can be joyfully Lutheran in the way in which we manage the gifts we’ve been given.

Preach the Word – Module 6 – Sacramental Preaching – Rev. David Petersen

How can preachers emphasize the central reality that God is present and forgives sins through His Word in specific places according to His promises?

Life Together with President Harrison – August 2018

Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, talks about the great joy that is ours to share when pastors, circuit visitors and district presidents make visitation a high priority in ministry.

LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry – August 2018 newsletter

The LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry newsletter includes a preview of “SPM in the Midst of Crisis,” an educational event scheduled for Oct. 2-4 in Belleville, Ill.

Parish Nurse Video Lecture: ‘Exercise in the Congregation’

Helpful information on how to start an exercise program in the congregation.

LCMS Black Ministry – Summer 2018 newsletter

The LCMS Black Ministry summer 2018 newsletter features stories of individuals (and their congregations) that illustrate the power of faith when sharing the Gospel in this difficult world.