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October 20, 2015

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission documentary: ‘We Believe in the Resurrection’

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's Urban and Inner-City Mission presents a documentary that recounts the nearly five-year journey of a church and its community rebounding amid inner-city strife and socio-economic challenges.

June 25, 2014

Video: ‘Life Together in Community: They Are in the Image of God’

Rev. Steven Schave, director of LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, explains how this ministry works to boost revitalization efforts and spread the Gospel.

July 21, 2023

re:Vitality Overview Video (more detailed)

This video goes into the details of the re:Vitality suite of resources helpful for congregational leaders making decisions about its use.

July 22, 2023

CADDS Info Video (before using CADDS)

Congregational Assessment of Development/Decline Status (CADDS). This video provides a brief overview of CADDS.

July 21, 2023

re:Vitality Promotional Video (short)

This video provides a brief introduction to re:Vitality.

July 22, 2023

CADDS Report Explanation Video (after completing CADDS survey)

Rev. Dr. Mark Wood explains the elements of the single page graphical CADDS report, including the ten factors that are assessed.

November 25, 2024

‘Love One Another’: The Best Evangelism Strategy

People are eager to invite people into communities they like, and not into communities they don’t.

October 20, 2015

‘My Night of Living Homeless’

In “My Night of Living Homeless,” the Rev. Steve Schave, the LCMS director of Urban & Inner-City Mission, narrates his firsthand experience of living among a group of inner-city homeless people in Cincinnati.

December 11, 2025

Gaining Practical Experience in Church Planting

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, students join LCMS Church Planting staff to learn about efforts underway in the LCMS South Wisconsin District.

March 14, 2025

The One Body of Christ

God has brought together the resources and support to help a new church plant take root in south Wisconsin.

June 12, 2024

‘Amazed by God’s Plan’

LCMS church plants in Kansas and Texas have taken different paths to reach the same goal of providing Word and Sacrament ministry to their communities.

August 1, 2026

Relating and Connecting in the Age of Chatbots

The rise and widespread presence of companion chatbots reveals something important about our current moment: Many individuals long to belong, to be heard, and to experience friendship and companionship. Yet they are struggling to find these things.

August 15, 2014

Audio interview: Dealing with unrest

The Rev. Steve Schave, director of Urban & Inner-City Mission, and the Rev. Dr. John Nunes, Emil and Elfriede Jochum professor and chair at Valparaiso University, discuss ministry in urban areas as well as the unrest unfolding in Ferguson, Mo., and around the world. KFUO Interview — Aug. 13, 2014.

October 20, 2015

UICM resources chronicle triumphs and tragedy of inner-city mission

Resources made available during the LCMS Urban & Inner City Mission (UICM) conference, Oct. 12-14 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind., are now available online.

December 16, 2025

Seminarians learn about church planting

In October, students from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, gained hands-on experience in church planting by visiting the LCMS South Wisconsin District.

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LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission documentary: ‘We Believe in the Resurrection’

Video: ‘Life Together in Community: They Are in the Image of God’

re:Vitality Overview Video (more detailed)

CADDS Info Video (before using CADDS)

re:Vitality Promotional Video (short)

CADDS Report Explanation Video (after completing CADDS survey)

‘Love One Another’: The Best Evangelism Strategy

‘My Night of Living Homeless’

Gaining Practical Experience in Church Planting

The One Body of Christ

‘Amazed by God’s Plan’

Relating and Connecting in the Age of Chatbots

Audio interview: Dealing with unrest

UICM resources chronicle triumphs and tragedy of inner-city mission

Seminarians learn about church planting