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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LCMS members play key role in passing Iowa fetal heartbeat bill Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill — which prohibits most abortions once a heartbeat is detectable by ultrasound — on May 4. Previously in Iowa, most abortions were permitted up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Wednesday, May 23, 2018 2:21:47 PM Zagore to head up National Mission The Rev. Robert Zagore will begin serving as executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission in mid-May. Thursday, May 03, 2018 10:59:57 AM Seminary to host deaf-ministry Church Interpreter Training The workshop is set for June 25–July 6 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne. Thursday, May 03, 2018 10:55:24 AM

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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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