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.
CTCR Library — Social Issues and Citizenship
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's Commission on Theology and Church Relations has issued reports, opinions, and Bible studies on the Lutheran view of church and state, racism, immigration, gambling, capital punishment, and the care of creation.
Life Ministry Library
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has assembled a large online collection of papers, articles, and information on life issues.
Life Sunday – ‘Worship Resources for Life Ministry’
Worship resources are available to help plan your congregation’s observance of the Sanctity of Human Life.
CTCR report – Human beings as gifts of God
Racism grounds the identity and security of human life not in the God who alone is our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, but in self. Racism is a sin against the First Commandment because it fails to receive other human beings as gifts from God.
Two convention resolutions now available in Spanish
Two resolutions from the 2019 LCMS convention — Res. 11–04A (“To Affirm the Common Humanity of All People and Ethnicities”) and Res. 11–05A (“To Encourage Responsible Citizenship and Compassion Toward Neighbors Who Are Immigrants Among Us”) — are available in both English and Spanish. See both versions below.
CTCR Bible study — ‘Immigrants Among Us: A Lutheran Framework for Addressing Immigration Issues’
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) has prepared a Bible study titled “Immigrants Among Us: A Lutheran Framework for Addressing Immigration Issues” to complement a 2012 CTCR report of the same name.
“Faith, Hope and Love: A Threefold Response to 13 Reasons Why”
Provides a timely theological response and reflection for teenagers, young adults and grown adults.
‘13 Reasons Why’ Reminds Us to Show Youth Love
‘13 Reasons Why’ gives those who work with youth an opportunity to dialogue about tough topics. Here are some ways to engage.
KFUO Audio: The Whole Family Matters
Bethesda Lutheran Communities' Mona Fuerstenau says it’s important to involve the whole family of a person with a disability in the journey through life.
I Trust When Dark My Road: A Lutheran View of Depression
This book by the Rev. Dr. Todd Peperkorn offers a glimpse into one LCMS pastor’s personal journey through depression while relying on God’s grace.
Video: “You are Not Alone”
Re:Vitality resources are built around a practical process and useful tools that you can adapt to meet the unique opportunities and challenges of your context.