In the July 2016 issue of StewardCAST, LCMS Stewardship Ministry highlights that stewardship, when it is taught from the position of the Scriptures and Confessions, becomes not about the ask but all about the thank you.
In the summer 2016 issue Notes for Life, LCMS Life Ministry encourages Christians to embrace our pro-life identity. In His every action, God has shown us that He is for life, even in its most broken state. Because God has created us in His image and sent His Son to redeem us, we are pro-life.
This issue of RSO News Update, the quarterly newsletter of LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, features LCMS RSO Bethesda Lutheran Communities, based out of Watertown, Wis., and its unique two-year program – Bethesda College.
In this issue of So Help Me God from the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, the topic of serving our neighbors when they are hurting is discussed. Suggestions as to what we should say and do at these times are shared. In addition, advice on how to uphold the Eighth Commandment on Facebook is given.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin sentences and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church bulletins and newsletters, respectively.
The July 2016 issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ highlights what congregations need to effectively follow through with strategic planning. Endurance, patience and community are essential to help a congregation achieve its desired results. Above all, remember that what we do, we do it in the name of Jesus with Him walking beside us and giving all we need to share His Gospel with others.
The June 2016 issue of StewardCAST focuses on celebrating stewardship, both as individual stewards and as congregations.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin sentences and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church bulletins and newsletters, respectively.
The June 2016 issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ emphasizes the importance of congregations implementing agreed-upon strategic plans and following through on them. Congregational leaders need to give as much attention to the process of implementation as they do to the process of planning. Helpful suggestions to keep the ball rolling on strategic planning are provided.
The second quarter 2016 edition of Black Ministry’s TimeLine newsletter highlights opportunities for congregations and individuals to share Christ with our neighbors.
In the May 2016 issue of StewardCAST, LCMS Stewardship Ministry highlights how faithful whole-life stewardship goes well beyond envelopes and offering plates, budgets and balance sheets. Stewardship is not just one of the things we do in our life with the Lord; stewardship is our life.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin sentences and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church bulletins and newsletters, respectively.
The May 2016 issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ discusses the importance of congregations engaging in strategic planning. While not to be held in priority over worship, prayer and the study of God's Word, strategic planning is of great value to the church in ministerially serving the Gospel.
President Harrison discusses religious freedom, neighborhood outreach, gay marriage and abortion in this month's video. We will speak the truth and we will do it in love and President Harrison has encouraging words for the church in a time when we have many questions about our future.
This issue of RSO News Update, the quarterly newsletter of LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, features Lutheran Friends of the Deaf, based in Mill Neck, N.Y. Lutheran Friends of the Deaf, which serves nationally and worldwide, is dedicated to caring for individuals who are hearing impaired or have other special needs.