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August 21, 2026
'The Worker Is Worthy of His Hire' - Bible study
Discover what the Bible teaches about supporting pastors, stewardship, generosity, and faithful congregational care for church workers.
April 23, 2026
CTCR report — ‘Proper Administration of the Lord’s Supper’
The CTCR offers the Synod guidance on three practical issues in our Synod presently: the use of grape juice, pre-packaged elements, and non-wheat hosts.
March 11, 2026
CTCR report — ‘Unity in Doctrine, Uniformity and Variety in Practice: A Study Document’
The study focuses on six worship-related debates over three distinct historical periods: the Early Church, the Reformation-era church, and the Missouri Synod era.
February 9, 2026
CTCR study document — ‘Online Technology in the Church: Study Materials’
Digital technology is used for much good in the church, but it also has the potential for great ill. We must think through its use critically.
November 25, 2025
'Short Studies on Tough Topics' Devotionals
This series of short devotionals is intended to assist parents or youth group leaders with leading discussions about difficult topics. The studies are intended for teens and adults.
November 5, 2025
‘Christian Character and Calling’ Bible Studies
This series of Bible studies encourages teens to ponder Scripture as they discuss topics related to Christian living and God’s calling for them in their daily lives.
November 4, 2025
'Digging Deeper' Bible Studies
This series of Bible studies provide an in-depth guide for parents to study with youth and dive deeper into important faith topics.
October 30, 2025
'10 Vital Conversations for Supporting Church Workers' - Bible study
Explore 10 Scripture-based conversations that help congregations support church worker wellness, ministry health, and long-term resilience.
January 11, 2025
Stewardship Basics Bible Study
An in-depth, 8-week Bible study to introduce stewardship to a congregation.
August 2, 2024
Commission on Theology and Church Relations library
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) document library includes reports, statements, evaluations, and opinions.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Biblical Authority and Interpretation
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the inspiration and inerrancy of God’s Word, interpretive principles, and the relationship between the Gospel and Scripture.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Lutherans & Other Christians
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides reports and opinions on the Lutheran understanding of church fellowship, inter-Christian relationships, church workers participating in civic events, and church relations in the 21st century.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Christian Faith, Life and Witness: Lutheran Doctrine and Practice
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the topics of Christians and social media, the mission of the church, evangelism, church growth, and church workers participating in civic events.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Creation and New Creation: Lutheran Doctrine and Practice
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the topics of creation in a Biblical perspective, caring for God's living earth, the natural knowledge of God in Christian confession and witness, and the end times.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Church and Ministry: Lutheran Doctrine and Practice
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses topics such as the Divine Call, the royal priesthood, church discipline, and privileged communications in a pastor-penitent relationship.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Means of Grace (Sacraments): Lutheran Doctrine and Practice
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the topics of confession and absolution, Holy Baptism, admission to the Lord's Supper, and guidelines for congregational communion statements.