National Mission

This edition contains information about the Every One His Witness® Lutheran evangelism program, a grant to support the nurturing of the faith of young people through worship, LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, and more.

This edition contains information about the Disaster Response conference coming up in September, the announcement of the 2025–2026 school year theme and "Chapel Talks," an update on last March's YouthLead program, and more.

This edition contains information about the Family Ministry Summit held in St. Louis in May, the All Nations Celebration held in the LCMS Michigan District in March, the "God's Mission Here" podcast, and more.

This edition contains information about an upcoming pilot program of LCMS Worker Wellness; a recent workshop held by LCMS Church Planting for seminary students; and the next cycle of national development grants for LCMS congregations, Recognized Service Organizations and districts.

This edition contains information about the work of the Lutheran School Curriculum Standards Committee; the installation of a new staff member working in LCMS Family Ministry; and a variety of events coming up this spring and summer, including the LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference.

This edition contains information about the upcoming Life and Mercy Conference, the installation of a new director for LCMS Discipleship Ministry, and the first meeting of the All Nations Council.

This edition introduces LCMS Family Ministry, highlights new curriculum available from YouthLead, and encourages the use of workshops available at no-cost through LCMS Stewardship Ministry.

This edition highlights National Lutheran Schools Week, promotes the 2025 National March for Life, and encourages LCMS congregations to utilize the training and events offered through the Synod's Lutheran Early Response Team program.

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.