Ways to Show Your Gratitude and Support for Church Workers
Let’s recognize our LCMS church workers for all they do in service to Christ and His church, day after day and year after year.
‘The Worker Is Worthy of His Hire’ – Bible study
Discover what the Bible teaches about supporting pastors, stewardship, generosity, and faithful congregational care for church workers.
‘Markers of a Well Church Worker’ — Discussion tool booklet
Discover practical, Scripture-based tools to strengthen spiritual, emotional, physical, and vocational wellness for pastors and church workers.
‘Short Studies on Tough Topics’ Devotionals
This series of short devotionals is intended to assist parents or youth group leaders with leading discussions about difficult topics. The studies are intended for teens and adults.
‘Christian Character and Calling’ Bible Studies
This series of Bible studies encourages teens to ponder Scripture as they discuss topics related to Christian living and God’s calling for them in their daily lives.
’10 Vital Conversations for Supporting Church Workers’ – Bible study
Explore 10 Scripture-based conversations that help congregations support church worker wellness, ministry health, and long-term resilience.
‘Set Apart to Serve’ Curriculum
The SAS church work recruitment curriculum, published by Concordia Publishing House, is designed for early childhood through adulthood. It is suitable for use in a congregation's Sunday school program or in a Lutheran school setting.
Teacher Colloquy Webinar
This Set Apart to Serve Teacher Colloquy Webinar goes over the process and the benefits of becoming an LCMS Minister of Religion—Commissioned
Podcast: God’s Mission Here — Season 10
This season discusses church worker wellness and how churches can care for their called church workers.
LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry — Visitation Education Program
The Lutheran Visitation Education program equips professional church workers with enhanced skills for visitation, integrating helpful caring techniques with the historic Lutheran approach to spiritual care.
LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry — Ecclesiastical Endorsement Process
The following information explains the process of applying for ecclesiastical endorsement and being called as a Specialized Care worker, and a code of ethics has been established for endorsed Specialized Care workers.
LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry — ‘Ecclesiastical Endorsement Standards and Procedures’
The manual provides a comprehensive framework for obtaining and maintaining the necessary levels of theological and ministerial competence to bring Word and Sacrament-centered care beyond the traditional congregational setting.
‘Spiritual Care Companion For Times Of Disaster’ booklet
This resource offers guidance and spiritual support for individuals, caregivers and others who are navigating various mental health challenges.
Commission on Theology and Church Relations library
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) document library includes reports, statements, evaluations, and opinions.