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January 15, 2020
How a Mercy Medical Team forms
Ten strangers from different parts of America joined Ugandan Lutheran church leaders, pastors, lay members, and local medical providers to serve on an LCMS Mercy Medical Team in Uganda.
January 9, 2020
Church Worker Wellness - Week 42 devotion: Physical wellness
When it comes to wellness, what’s a chore and what’s a gift?
January 2, 2020
Church Worker Wellness - Week 41 devotion: Physical wellness
Just like our homes, our bodies require maintenance and the restoration of Jesus.
January 2, 2020
Celebrating unconventional ministry 'success'
While we don't necessarily believe in "success" in ministry, how do words like “growth” and “effectiveness” weigh on a church worker, congregation or agency sharing the Gospel?
January 1, 2020
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces - First Quarter 2020 newsletter
The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces newsletter encourages readers to consider their identity that is found in the cross of Jesus Christ. The Christian identity is one of contrast — the “sinner/saint dichotomy.”
December 27, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 40 devotion: Emotional wellness
A little boy in a special needs classroom teaches us a lesson about God’s love and mercy.
December 19, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 39 devotion: Emotional wellness
There are times in each of our lives when we simply need a friend.
December 19, 2019
Life Together with President Harrison – December 2019
In the Life Together News Digest for December 2019, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares a message from the Gospel of John and encourages us all to take care of our pastors, teachers and other church workers during this busy season.
December 13, 2019
LCMS Black Ministry - Winter 2020 newsletter
Read about ways the Gospel has been shared through St. Paul Christian Academy in Dallas, a tutoring program in Indianapolis and St. Philip Lutheran Church in Chicago.
December 12, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 38 devotion: Spiritual wellness
Caring for others calls for us to recognize our own need for the care that comes from others.
December 5, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 37 devotion: Spiritual wellness
God is good, even in the waiting. Jesus connects with us and gives us this body of believers to hold fast in the waiting.
December 2, 2019
Finding local resources
Many Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod church workers and spouses identified the need for help finding more wellness resources. Here are three helpful tips for finding localized resources.
November 29, 2019
CTCR paper - ‘The Child as a Gift of God’
This paper examines the many subtle ways that American culture rejects life as a fundamental gift of God and instead sees “having a baby” as a human accomplishment.
November 28, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 36 devotion: Relational wellness
If you are feeling lonely, take comfort in knowing that the God who sent His Son into the world to save us from our sins will not let you down.
November 26, 2019
International volunteer work and your health
We ask all individuals serving with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to consult with a primary care provider or travel physician prior to departing on a short-term mission trip.
November 25, 2019
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission - Webinar: 'Campus Ministry’s Vital Role'
Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Rev. Marcus Zill presents a free webinar on “Campus Ministry’s Vital Role.”