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June 19, 2026
‘Frequently Asked Questions: Mental Health Therapy and Counseling’
Topics include how to find a therapist, whether it’s important for that person to be Lutheran, and questions to ask to evaluate a potential therapist.
April 2, 2026
'Markers of a Well Church Worker' — Discussion tool booklet
Discover practical, Scripture-based tools to strengthen spiritual, emotional, physical, and vocational wellness for pastors and church workers.
March 25, 2026
Church Worker Wellness
Find wellness resources designed for both church workers and congregations.
February 2, 2026
Along the Way: A Guide to Prayer Walking
This brochure provides a simple jumpstart to the helpful (and healthful) habit of prayer walking.
October 1, 2025
Podcast: God's Mission Here — Season 10
This season discusses church worker wellness and how churches can care for their called church workers.
July 26, 2024
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 5
Join us for a special season on mental health and why the church cares about it.
May 16, 2024
Life Library — Suffering Articles
Collection of papers, articles, and information on suffering.
May 10, 2024
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 4
In this short season, we take a theological approach to technological advances.
November 6, 2020
COVID-19: Resources from DOXOLOGY
DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, offers resources for pastors and congregations. Their goal is to support faithful pastors in their vital service to the dear souls committed to their care.
July 17, 2020
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission - Webinar: 'Ministry with People With Disabilities'
Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Deaconess Kimberly Trombley of Bethesda Ministries presents a free webinar titled “Ministry with People With Disabilities.”
July 1, 2020
Emotions and the Church
One thing that happens because we are a church body that highly values thinking and learning is that we talk less about our emotions.
June 1, 2020
The Many Tasks of the Church Worker
As we serve the church, we can leave the saving to the One who does it best.
May 1, 2020
It’s not my job to save the church
As we serve the church, we can leave the saving to the One who does it best.
March 27, 2020
LCMS President Harrison video: Much cause to rejoice and give thanks
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, brings a message of encouragement and joy to the church during the coronavirus pandemic.
March 3, 2020
Crying for help and finding none
God is faithful. He doesn’t leave us. He doesn’t forsake us. He does and will bring help.
February 4, 2020
Bullying in the congregation
We don’t need to holler “Bully! Bully!” at the next voters’ meeting. We are, however, called to acknowledge and call to account behavior that is directly admonished in Scripture.