The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

December 17, 2018

Sunday morning and the church work family

If Sunday is a "working day" for church workers and their families, where do they grab a moment of worship and rest?

December 3, 2018

Life transitions and the church work marriage

Life is full of transitions! What unique transitions exist in ministry life and marriages? How can workers build up their marriages in the face of transition?

November 19, 2018

Dear Church Worker – your identity is still your baptism

Our identity is not found in our vocations, but in Christ alone. This is a reminder we need daily in ministry life.

November 5, 2018

Heart, soul, mind and strength: The intimidation, impact and invitation of wellness

There is only so much time, energy, and money in this world and a lot pulling at our attention, particularly as workers in the church. Introducing one tool to help you grow in wellness…

October 30, 2018

PKs, church work kids, any kids and expectations

What special expectations do we have for the children of our church workers? Offering grace to all the children in our churches.

October 2, 2018

The secret identity of a pastor's wife

What do you wish people saw in you, or do you wish they saw if they looked beyond one title or vocation?

July 27, 2018

Parish Nurse Video Lecture: 'Exercise in the Congregation'

Helpful information on how to start an exercise program in the congregation.

June 27, 2018

Parish Nurse Video Lecture: 'Reaching out and caring for veterans'

The Rev. Dr. Steven Hokana, chaplain, Lt. Col., USA (Ret.), D. Min., BCC, assistant director for the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, presents “Reaching Out and Caring for Veterans.”

June 5, 2018

Fear, Anxiety and Wellness: Journey to a Heart at Peace

Dr. John Eckrich, a retired practicing physician and the founder of Grace Place Wellness Ministries, teaches on “Fear, Anxiety, and Wellness: Journey to a Heart at Peace.”

March 1, 2018

'Our Way Home: A Journey through the Lord’s Prayer'

The Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola uses his book Our Way Home: A Journey through the Lord’s Prayer to explain how parish nurses can use each petition of the Lord’s Prayer to connect with the people they serve.

January 29, 2018

Heart Health

Jennie Johnson, RN-BC, Ph.D., parish nurse at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Rathdrum, Idaho, will present helpful information on the current understanding of how heart attacks and strokes develop and the connection with dementia during the February video lecture for parish nurses.

January 16, 2018

Confidentiality, Prov. 11:13b

The Rev. Dan P. Gilbert, president of the LCMS Northern Illinois District, takes a look at confidentiality, what God teaches in His Word about it and how parish nurses should handle this issue.