National Mission

This edition introduces the new LCMS Discipleship Ministry, announces the upcoming LCMS Life and Mercy Conference, and promotes a new media kit for congregations to use during Advent and Christmas.

This edition highlights how the church is caring for people impacted by Hurricane Helene and shares information about a new training program for visitation skills, a grant program for LCMS church plants, and a program from LCMS School Ministry to help strengthen and revitalize Lutheran schools.

This edition shares information about the next application period for the Million Dollar Life Match, information about the work of Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) after Hurricane Helene, registration for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering, and ideas for showing appreciation to your church workers.

This edition shares information about the new All Nations Council, a resource from LCMS Worship on all 150 psalms, and a booklet from LCMS Health Ministry that provides Scripture passages and theological reflections on a variety of mental health topics.

This edition shares information about the 2024–2025 "Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools" resource, new grants for church workers to attend worker wellness retreats, a new mental health training course for LCMS educators and youth workers, and opportunities to serve with LCMS Disaster Response following flooding in Iowa.

This edition shares information about an apologetics curriculum for teens and adults, the Synod's directory of Recognized Service Organizations, and a new accountability campaign that shares stories of how donations to LCMS World Relief and Human Care have been used to provide tangible acts of mercy to people all around the world.

This edition shares information about new episodes of the "God's Mission Here" podcast, upcoming conferences from LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry and LCMS Youth Ministry, and free resources now available through the Every One His Witness evangelism program.

This edition shares information about LERT training, the upcoming LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference and the Synod's emphasis on worker wellness.

This edition shares information about the upcoming 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music; how to connect with a local LCMS U chapter; and the application period for the Synod’s national development grants.

This edition shares information about the “Bring Giving Home” stewardship workshops, a Lutheran career board for non-rostered jobs in Lutheran schools, and a new season of the “Friends for Life” podcast that focuses on the importance of upholding the family.

This edition shares information about National Lutheran Schools Week, the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering and a free booklet of pro-life prayers.