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August 24, 2016
KFUO Audio: LCMS Soldiers and Veterans of the Cross programs
The Rev. Dr. Carlos Hernandez, director of Church and Community Engagement for the LCMS Office of National Mission, talks with KFUO Radio host Andy Bates about the LCMS Soldiers of the Cross and Veterans of the Cross mercy programs.
August 24, 2016
Right from the beginning - Bible Study
Written to accompany the video for Erin Bode’s song “Right from the Beginning,” this Bible study teaches the truth of life as a gift from God, while facing the reality of our sinful condition, all in light of God’s love in Christ Jesus.
August 20, 2016
Worship and the Reformation: God's Word Exercising Its Power Publicly
A modern reader who insists that he’s “spiritual but not religious” might be surprised that Luther would recommend an “outward order of worship.”
August 20, 2016
Life Together with President Harrison – August 2016
The unity on issues such as preaching, communion, marriage and abortion that was shown at our National Convention was truly encouraging. Legal challenges may face our churches and we're providing resources to help. But today we encourage you to grab hold of the Scriptures in these wild times. It's time to "get at it! Let's make sure the we, the original Protestants, know our Scriptures."
August 19, 2016
Help flood, fire victims - Pray. Give. Volunteer.
LCMS Disaster Response is working with district and local congregations in Louisiana and California to provide grants, aid and spiritual care to disaster victims and responders. You can help. Pray. Give. Volunteer.
August 18, 2016
Anderson on religious liberty, traditional marriage
Heritage Foundation senior research fellow Dr. Ryan Anderson speaks to LCMS convention delegates about the Supreme Court’s 2015 redefinition of marriage and its implications for Americans and the church.
August 18, 2016
Formula of Concord Study: Article III
In article III, we will see how the Lutheran Confessions address and faithfully refute old and new efforts to refashion the doctrine of justification as some change within us.
August 17, 2016
Effective Outreach: re:Vitality Connect to Disciple
Would you like to learn how to invite, welcome and receive people to your church? The Connect to Disciple workshop, the first module in the re:Vitality program, is designed to help your congregation develop effective outreach.
August 14, 2016
Studying God's Word: Tentatio
The Latin word is related to the English word “tension,” and means something like an “agonizing internal struggle.
August 12, 2016
Protecting Your Ministry: Synod provides legal guide amid increased intrusions
The LCMS has partnered with Alliance Defending for a downloadable manual, Protecting Your Ministry, to help congregations and schools prepare for lawsuits and other legal intrusions.
August 11, 2016
LCMS Specialized Pastoral Ministry – August 2016 newsletterr
The August 2016 issue of A Pastoral Touch shares information about the Zion XVI Conference Sept. 15-18 in Belleville, Ill., the first LCMS SPM online learning group and other important items.
August 11, 2016
Studying God's Word: Meditatio
For most of us, meditation seems to be antithetical to orthodox Christianity. We associate it with techniques like deep breathing, posture, and the recitation of words without content.
August 9, 2016
The Chief Steward: A Manual on Pastoral Leadership
The Chief Steward was written by stewardship counselor J.E. Herrmann in the 1950s.
August 8, 2016
Studying God's Word: Oratio
Oratio, Mediatatio, Tentatio. Prayer, meditation, and the struggle against the flesh and Satan. Through these means, God makes a theologian.
August 5, 2016
Bible Study with Luther: Galatians 4:8-20
In the first seven verses of chapter 4, St. Paul lays out a beautiful description of how “in the fullness of time God sent forth his Son...
August 1, 2016
Guilt and Forgiveness and the Effect on Health
This presentation will explore how guilt and forgiveness affect a person’s health. The parish nurse will better understand how to encourage individuals to forgive others and to appreciate the forgiveness they have received. Both forgiving and being forgiven have a positive influence on health and wellness.