Author: The LCMS

Spread the Word About Missions Unpacked

These resources are designed to help you spread the word about Missions Unpacked with your congregation and community.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – January 2022 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – November 2021 newsletter

Faithful humility begins with a confession of Christ and leads to faithful stewardship of all that God has entrusted to us for the sake of the Gospel.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Family Structure as It Relates to Poverty and Ministry’

Rev. Amos Gray explores the impact of family structure as it relates to economic security and ministry opportunity.

Life Together with President Harrison – November 2021

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, speaks with Deaconess Tiffany Manor, executive director of LCMS Life Ministry, about the work of pro-life Lutherans across the Synod, caring for people at all stages of life.

LCMS Worship — December 2021 resources

Monthly worship planning resources include Three-Year Series prayers, One-Year Series prayers, lectionary summaries, hymn suggestions and more.

Preach the Word – Module 10 – Catechetical Preaching – Rev. Peter Bender

Discover the value of catechetical preaching and the importance of learning the texts of Scripture and the Small Catechism by heart.

‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 3 — Confessional Position of Synod

We are joined together as a Synod because of our common faith and doctrine, and we continue to promote our doctrinal clarity and unity in various ways.

‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 2 — History, Confession and Purpose

In this video, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), talks about the founding of the LCMS in 1847.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – December 2021 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 1 — Introduction

What does it mean to be part of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)?

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – November 2021 newsletter

The LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission newsletter reminds us to turn to the church and welcome others into the church.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Stewardship’

Rev. Heath Curtis, the coordinator for LCMS Stewardship Ministry, takes us through a better budgeting process that aims to put the Word of God in charge of how we do business in the church.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – November 2021 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

The November 2021 issue highlights how Lutherans in Kenya and the United States are being prepared for future service to both God and neighbor.

CTCR report – ‘Marriage Between Church and State: A Report on Clergy Serving as “Agents of the State” ’

LCMS President Harrison, Synod officials and LCMS entities asked the CTCR to prepare a report that addresses questions about this issue, including if pastors should continue to sign civil marriage licenses on behalf of the state.