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July 10, 2019
Advice for those first few years as a church worker
You’ve got a call. It’s a big deal. Now it's time to enter the wonderful and hard world of ministry life.
July 3, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 15 devotion: Intellectual wellness
This week's devotion offers the power of two words and a little rejoicing to turn off ruminating thoughts. What can you identify in your life today to rejoice about in the Lord?
July 2, 2019
'Free to be Faithful' - Summer 2019 newsletter
“Free to be Faithful Newsletter” highlights progress of the Equality Act and the effects of similar sexual orientation and gender identity laws.
June 28, 2019
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces - Third Quarter 2019 newsletter
The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces newsletter encourages readers to find comfort in Christ as they go out into the world to bear witness to Him.
June 28, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 14 devotion: Spiritual wellness
Sometimes the drudges of family life are the very things God uses to remind us He is caring for our hearts, minds, bodies, and spirits.
June 21, 2019
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission - Webinar: 'Understanding Social Issues in the Urban Setting'
Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Rev. Larry Vogel presented a free webinar on “Understanding Social Issues in the Urban Setting.”
June 21, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 13 devotion: Physical wellness
God designed our body for movement. How can we increase our physical movement and exercise in creative ways to fit into all our commitments?
June 14, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 12 devotion: Physical wellness
Taking on a challenge that increases our physical health can impact the rest of our well-being.
June 13, 2019
LCMS Witness & Outreach Ministry – Webinar: ‘What’s New in Witness & Outreach?’
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission hosted a free webinar on “Witness & Outreach Resources” on June 13, 2019. The presenter was the Rev. Dr. Mark Wood, director of LCMS Witness & Outreach.
June 12, 2019
Life Together with President Harrison – June 2019
In the Life Together News Digest for June 2019, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison points to 1 John 4 as a reminder that God’s perfect love casts out fear.
June 7, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 11 devotion: Emotional wellness
What can quiet an anxious and wakeful mind during the night hours? God, our faithful Creator and Redeemer, offers a surprising gift in the middle of the night.
June 5, 2019
Essay: 'The History of LCMS Mercy Work with African Americans'
The Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Gray explores the legacy of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod using mercy work as a means by which to share the Gospel with African-Americans.
June 5, 2019
Fresh produce - alternative provisions for church workers
Giving fresh produce seems like such a small thing, but it shows appreciation to our church workers. Here are creative ideas for providing a little extra for LCMS workers and their families.
May 31, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 10 devotion: Financial wellness
Working out finances together is part of the process and the complement of marriage, even when it feels difficult or like the last thing you’d rather be doing. Where is God’s faithfulness in our finances?
May 23, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 9 Devotion: Relational Wellness
Where is God in our lives when He is hard to see? What is God up to today in your life?
May 17, 2019
'Joy:fully Lutheran' in Tampa, Florida
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod gathers in convention July 20-25, 2019, in Tampa, Fla., to worship, encourage one another and make decisions that will guide the next three years of our Gospel proclamation around the world.