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<http://www.cph.org/witness/> Learn More <http://www.cph.org/witness/>
The Lutheran Witnesss
Official magazine of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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Stewardship |
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...Stewardship
Christian stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God and God’s family, the church, in managing all of life and life’s resources for God’s purposes. Whole life ste
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Churchwide Initiatives |
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...Churchwide Initiatives
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod takes part in a variety of churchwide initiatives aimed at accomplishing our goals through working together.
Ablaze!
Ablaze! is a glob
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LCMS Board of Directors |
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...LCMS Board of Directors
The LCMS Board of Directors serves the church as the legal representative of the Synod and the custodian of all of the property of the Synod.
For more information about
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Board of Directors Members |
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...Board of Directors Members
Board of Directors members come from a variety of backgrounds and locales. The following information details how membership is comprised and gives a list of current memb
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Doctrinal Position |
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...Doctrinal Position
These statements of doctrinal position explain what The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod teaches about key scriptural and confessional principles.
* A Brief Statement of the D
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History of the LCMS |
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...History of the LCMS
The roots of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod run deep, tracing back to 1847 when Saxon and other German immigrants established a new church body in America, seeking the fr
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Church and Society Theology Reports |
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...Church and Society
The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) provides reports on the relationship between church and society.
[image: Concordia Publishing House] = Available for p
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Disability Ministry |
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...Disabilities Ministry
Jesus wants His church to have open doors, welcoming all people to worship. But for America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities, those doors can lead to
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Early Childhood Centers and Elementary Schools |
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...Early Childhood Centers and Elementary Schools
More than 2,300 early childhood centers and preschools are operated by congregations and christian day schools within The Lutheran Church—Missouri Sy
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University Placement |
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...Placement Requests
Are you representing a school or congregation interested in considering calling Concordia candidates for Ministers of Religion–Commissioned?
These positions include:
* Luther
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For The Sake Of The Church |
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...The Concordia University System encourages an endowment effort to significantly increase the number of future Lutheran leaders for the church and society. The effort has a twofold goal:
* Increas
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Theology and Church Relations |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Scripture Theology Reports |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Lutheran Doctrine and Practice Theology Reports |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Man and Woman Relationships Theology Reports |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Lutherans and Other Christians Theology Reports |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Lutheran Doctrine and Practice Opinions |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Man and Woman; Human Sexuality Opinions |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Theological Evaluations of Lodge Organizations |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Theological Evaluations of Religious Organizations and Movements |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Theological Conference and Convocation Papers |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Minority Reports and Opinions |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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...Frequently Asked Questions
Our staff answers frequently asked questions about The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s beliefs and positions. Get answers in our FAQ gallery on topics including the Bib
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Office of the President Document Gallery |
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Witness, Mercy, Life Together
* April 2013 <https://www.lcms.org/Document.fdoc?src=lcm&id=2294>
* April 2012 <../../../Document.fdoc?src=lcm&id=1764>
* January 2012 <http:/
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Office of the President Media Gallery |
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...Office of the President Media Gallery
Browse the Office of the President media gallery to view a collection of photos and videos and listen to audio clips.
Video>> <http://video.lcms.org/archiv
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Emphasis for the Church |
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...office, he focused on the work and emphasis for the church.
These phrases—Witness, Mercy, Life Together—illustrate how the church lives and works together to proclaim the Gospel and to provide for
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Church Vocations |
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...Church Vocations
Professional church work is a noble Christian vocation. It is an opportunity to serve and care for the people of God in their faith-life journey and to be a witness to the world.
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Helping Congregations |
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...Helping Congregations
In addition to its larger ministry programs, the church provides a variety of special resources to help congregations carry out their ministry.
Outreach Training
The 72—Par
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Careers in Church Work |
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...Careers in Church Work
Ever thought about a career in church work? Want to become a pastor or serve in some other way? What’s the next step?
You may think the only way you can serve the church is
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Seminary Education |
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...Seminary Education
Welcome to an overview of pre-seminary, seminary and post-seminary pastoral education in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
God blesses His church with pastors as gifts
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Photo Gallery - Office of the President |
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...Other Galleries
Video Gallery <target=&pid=1038&did=0&tab=0> Audio Gallery <target=&pid=1040&did=0&tab=0>
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Audio Gallery - Office of the President |
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...Audio Gallery
Below is a collection of audio files from the Office of the President.
Transcripts
* Rev. Obare's Sermon <http://www.lcms.org/Document.fdoc?src=lcm&id=901>
Other Galleries
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The Koinonia Project |
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...Koinonia Project is an effort through which we pray God will give greater harmony in our Synod’s “Life Together.”
A Way Forward with Harmony and Koinonia
The 2007 convention of the Synod mandat
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Reports |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Opinions |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Evaluations |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Lutheran Youth Fellowship |
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...Lutheran Youth Fellowship
Lutheran Youth Fellowship is committed to empowering youth to use their leadership gifts to serve His people as they share their faith in Jesus Christ.
Training By Teens
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Pre-Seminary Topics |
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...Pre-Seminary Topics
Welcome to an exploration of pre-seminary topics including the need for pastors; identifying, informing and encouraging appropriate candidates for pastoral ministry; and, colle
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Program Options |
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...Program Options
This page provides an overview of the program options that are available through the two LCMS seminaries.
Residential Programs
Master of Divinity (M.Div.): This program at both s
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Future Vision for Theological Education |
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...Future Vision for Theological Education
In November 2009, Pastoral Ministry Summit participants gathered to begin the formation of a future vision of theological education in the LCMS for 2015 and
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Advanced Theological Degrees |
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...Advanced Theological Degrees
The two seminaries of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod offer advanced theological degrees. Both seminaries are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.
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Theological Resources |
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...Theological Resources
This page provides an overview of the theological resources available through the two LCMS seminaries.
Concordia Seminary Faculty Resources
iTunes U
* Download lectures
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Seminary Topics |
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...Seminary Topics
Welcome to an exploration of seminary topics including themes for pastoral education, program options for those contemplating seminary enrollment, the seminary campuses themselves,
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Post-Seminary Topics |
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...Post-Seminary Topics
Welcome to an exploration of post-seminary topics including advanced theological degrees offered through the LCMS seminaries, the Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support (P
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Seminary Education Publications |
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...Publications
This page provides access to archived electronic files of previous publications from the LCMS office of pastoral education.
Pastoral Education Archive
Pastoral Education is a quarte
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LCMS Youth Ministry Symposium |
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...Youth Ministry Symposium
* REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Register Now <http://www.lcms.org/youth/symposiumregistration> View Conference Details
2013 Youth Ministry Symposium Schedule <
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Commission on Constitutional Matters |
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...Commission on Constitutional Matters
The primary responsibilities of the Commission on Constitutional Matters are (1) to interpret the Constitution, Bylaws, and resolutions of the Synod upon writt
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10 Minutes With . . . |
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The View from Here |
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Lutherans and Other Christians Opinions |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Church and Society Opinions |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Scripture Opinions |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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Theology and Church Relations | Other Resources |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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LCMS International Conference on Confessional Leadership |
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...Our Mission
Empowered by God’s Spirit through the means of grace, the Commission on Theology and Church Relations serves Christ’s church by providing theological guidance to pastors and congregati
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