Recognized Service Organizations

To extend its mission outreach, education and social ministry, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod works with independent Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs) that agree to ensure their programs are in harmony with the doctrine and practice of the LCMS.

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Recent News and Articles

Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs) – Reporter		Headlines only
‘RSO News Update’ – Second Quarter 2018 The LCMS Recognized Service Organizations newsletter features Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries, Inc., in Sanford, Fla. Wednesday, April 18, 2018 3:06:39 PM Thank you for more than a decade of volunteerism Thank you to all of the LCMS Disaster Response volunteers. The amount of support you have offered continues to be astonishing. To those of you who are just now learning about volunteer opportunities, come and join us. You’ll be amazed what is possible. Tuesday, April 10, 2018 9:56:51 AM LEA honors 2018 top educators The Christus Magister award — Lutheran Education Association's top honor — was awarded to Rachel Klitzing of Irvine, Calif. Monday, April 09, 2018 2:40:39 PM

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Application

501(c)(3) organizations that have been independently incorporated for a period of five years may apply for RSO status with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

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Directory

Looking for help near you? Our RSO directory can help you locate organizations in your area.

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Contacts & FAQs

Please contact us for information about Recognized Service Organizations.

RSO Staff Members:

• Deaconess Dorothy Krans
• Deaconess Cara Patton
• 888-843-5267
• infocenter@lcms.org

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