Church Worker Wellness
Find resources to promote and nurture the spiritual, emotional and physical wellness of 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.
‘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
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.
‘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.
‘Restoring Hope: Care for Mental Health’ — Spiritual Care Companion
This resource offer guidance and spiritual support for individuals, caregivers and others who are navigating various mental health challenges.
‘Sacred Melodies: Hymn-Inspired Devotions’ — Spiritual Care Companion
These devotions were crafted to give you encouragement and assurance, based upon the Word of God. No matter what your circumstances may be, you are loved by Christ.
Podcast: God’s Mission Here
God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people… and this work is closer to home than you might expect!
‘Set Apart to Serve’ Town Hall — Resource launch
The Set Apart to Serve town hall held on Sept. 27, was recorded and is available for those who were unable to join the live event.
‘Set Apart to Serve’ Promotional Resources
Set Apart to Serve promotional resources available to encourage a culture of church worker formation within congregations and schools.
CTCR report – ‘A Chaste and Decent Life: An Update to Human Sexuality 1981’
The new report, which affirms the propositions found in the 1981 CTCR report titled 'Human Sexuality: A Theological Perspective,' addresses issues that have arisen since the original report.
Podcast: 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions
Youth and adult sessions recorded at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas.