Report to the 2025 District Conventions
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is seeking input from district convention delegates on improving its "Making Disciples for Life" mission and ministry emphasis.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is seeking input from district convention delegates on improving its "Making Disciples for Life" mission and ministry emphasis.
In this course, Prof. John Pless addresses many of the ethical challenges pastors and laity face when making decisions about treatment and care when life appears to be ending.
Rev. Dan Torkelson discusses the various "aspects" (not stages) of the dying and their family members.
This presentation, with workbook for group discussion, helps pastors reaffirm the law/gospel heart of their preaching while also encouraging them to explore the art.
This video course addresses many of the issues pastors face in providing premarital pastoral care.
Rev. Wayne J. Knolhoff presents at the issue of stewardship in three sessions.
Dr. Biermann that presents on the idea of stewardship.
Helps pastors consider two types of experiences in the sermon: moments of meditation and moments of movement.
Presentations from the 2023 International Church Relations Conference were recorded and are now available to view on demand.
This PALS course guides pastors through a proven process for leading positive change in congregations.
This PALS course will guide participants through defining the mission of your congregation, including the formation and use of a mission statement.
This presentation, with workbook for group discussion, helps pastors reaffirm the law/gospel heart of their preaching while also encouraging them to explore the art.
This PALS course leads pastors in the critical matters of how to make a referral without alienating parishioners or hurting their feelings.
This PALS course helps pastors identify the circumstances that merit referral or mandatory reporting to outside professional authorities.
This PALS course will discuss the challenges to balancing life between church and home for pastors.