Serving those who serve

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2018 newsletter

“Free to be Faithful Newsletter” provides update on the U.S. Army dropping its investigation against Southern Baptist chaplain Jerry Scott Squires, who was charged with discrimination against a lesbian soldier who wanted to attend a marriage retreat.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2018 newsletter

LCMS' “Free to be Faithful Newsletter” provides an update on the case concerning ministers' housing allowances. Churches should note this discussion is taking place, as it could change the way pastors are paid.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2017 newsletter

Read the latest about religious liberty issues affecting Christian service members in our nation’s military and how LCMS military chaplains, the Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces and some religious liberty advocates are making a difference.

‘Free To Be Faithful’ – Spring 2017 newsletter

Read the latest about Judge Ruth Neely, a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church — an LCMS congregation in Pinedale, Wyo. — whom state officials censured even though they chose not to remove her from her judiciary duties for her faith-based beliefs about marriage.

Video: If not us, then who?

Who better to deliver the Gospel to our nation’s troops on the front lines of conflict – while also caring for their families – than an LCMS chaplain? Could that chaplain be you?