In the Great Commission, Jesus instructs His disciples to “go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19). But we don’t have to travel around the world to find people who need to hear the Gospel. God’s mission is all around us, and we have many opportunities to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the neighbors He has placed in our communities.
In this effort, LCMS National Mission’s goal is to provide support, programs and resources to serve LCMS congregations and schools, partner with LCMS districts, and ultimately make disciples for life.
Sharing Christ’s Love ‘Through Our Hands, Our Feet’
Lutheran Early Response Team volunteer Bryce Cramer uses skills learned in his former career to serve those affected by disasters.
Caring for Families in a Changing Community
Salem Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, Ill., shares Christ’s love with the community by providing diapers, wipes and other baby items for local families — no matter what language they speak.
Building Daily Rhythms of Devotion
Families of Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield, Mo., receive support from their congregation to build intentional practices of faith formation in their homes.
National Mission Vision and Opportunities Catalog — 2025-2026
Our work in the LCMS Office of National Mission is to serve LCMS congregations and schools, work with the 35 districts of the Synod, and help equip God’s people for witness and mercy work. As you read this booklet, you’ll find out more about our ministry areas and priority projects. We accomplish these projects and serve in these areas by providing resources, partnering with people who have shared ministry priorities, and providing encouragement and godly counsel to the church in North America.