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September 25, 2023
'Set Apart to Serve' Promotional Resources
Set Apart to Serve promotional resources available to encourage a culture of church worker formation within congregations and schools.
September 20, 2023
Life Together with President Harrison – September 2023
This edition features a video and article that reviews the Synod’s 2023 convention, a feature and video on Ukrainian refugees at the International Lutheran Center in Germany, new resources, events, podcasts and more.
September 20, 2023
40 Prayers for Life — The Lord's Mercy Endures Forever
This prayer booklet has been prepared for use by individuals or groups — laypeople, pastors and church workers — during pro-life prayer vigils.
September 19, 2023
LCMS World Relief and Human Care - September 2023 ‘Sharing’ newsletter
Lutherans are caring for Ukrainian refugees who have fled their country in search of safety amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
September 18, 2023
LCMS Worship — September-October 2023 resources
This edition includes prayers of the church, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.
September 8, 2023
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 2
This season takes up the difficult — but important — conversation of human sexuality as seen through the lens of God’s creation and redemption.
September 6, 2023
The real purpose and real impact of short-term mission
If you're on the fence about serving a short-term mission with the LCMS, I'd encourage you to try it. It was rewarding for me in ways I didn’t expect.
August 21, 2023
Church Revitalization Resources
There is vitality wherever God’s Word is proclaimed in purity and the Lord’s Sacraments are rightly administered. This Christ-centered vitality is the focus of re:Vitality, a suite of resources developed by the Office of National Mission to help you equip your congregation for carrying out God’s mission in your context.
August 21, 2023
English Bible Camp curriculum
Use these free programs to share the Gospel as you help new neighbors practice their English.
August 17, 2023
LCMS Worship — August-September 2023 resources
This edition includes prayers of the church, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.
August 4, 2023
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2023 newsletter
Read about acts of Congress and the Biden administration concerning the definition of marriage and whether federal resources can be used to support abortion.
July 22, 2023
CADDS Info Video (before using CADDS)
Congregational Assessment of Development/Decline Status (CADDS). This video provides a brief overview of CADDS.
July 22, 2023
CADDS Report Explanation Video (after completing CADDS survey)
Rev. Dr. Mark Wood explains the elements of the single page graphical CADDS report, including the ten factors that are assessed.
July 21, 2023
re:Vitality Promotional Video (short)
This video provides a brief introduction to re:Vitality.
July 21, 2023
re:Vitality Overview Video (more detailed)
This video goes into the details of the re:Vitality suite of resources helpful for congregational leaders making decisions about its use.
July 19, 2023
'Truth and Compassion for LGBTQ+ Individuals'
Deaconess Emma Heinz discusses the Christian attitude toward members of the LGBTQ+ community: both the pitfalls Christians can fall into, and the balance of truth and compassion we are called to by God’s Word.