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.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Outpacing Inflation: How Keeping Savings in the Bank Could Harm Your Ministry’s Financial Future’
Ralph Simon, vice-president of Investment Services for LCMS Foundation, explains why ministries should think in terms of investing for generations.
Life Together as Synod — Module 10 — District Presidents and the Council of Presidents
In this video, the Rev. Justin A. Panzer, president of the LCMS Kansas District, explains the duties of a district president, which include serving as a representative of the Synod president in that place.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘No-Cost Revitalization Resources for LCMS Congregations’
Re:Vitality resources are built around a practical process and useful tools that you can adapt to meet the unique opportunities and challenges of your context.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Keep the Fire Going with Youth Ministry’
The Rev. Mark Kiessling, director of LCMS Youth Ministry, led a webinar titled “Keep the Fire Going with Youth Ministry” on Dec. 1, 2022.
Video: 2022 Disaster Response Conference presentations
Under the theme “Day by Day We Magnify Thee: LERT in the Life of the Church,” The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod hosted a Disaster Response Conference on Sept. 28-30, 2022, at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.
‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 9 — Districts of the Synod
In this video, LCMS Third Vice-President Rev. Dr. Scott Murray explains what districts are and how they serve as “Synod in that place.”
‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 8 — The Office of Pastoral Education
LCMS Office of Pastoral Education Executive Director Rev. Dr. James Baneck describes the work of raising up future pastors and supporting those who are currently serving.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Articulating the Why’
Rev. Todd Kollbaum leads a webinar that focuses on being faithful to Christ’s mission for the church to share His Gospel and meet our intended outcome.
‘Life Together as Synod’ — Module 7 — Relationships in the Missouri Synod
LCMS Minnesota North District President Rev. Dr. Donald Fondow explains how congregations join together in circuits, districts and the Synod to promote the unity of the faith and carry out their mission and ministry.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘RSTM Congregations Caring for Their Church Workers’
Rev. David Gunderson, a licensed marriage and family therapist intern at Lutheran Family Service, explores how congregations can help and support their church workers, and what church workers can do to prevent burnout.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Welcoming People’
Rev. Todd Kollbaum shared ideas for how congregations and members can welcome others. In doing so, we can extend the hand of Christian fellowship so that others might know the love of Christ.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Welcoming Publications’
Rev. Jonathan Conner shared several very practical, doable, and exceedingly affordable (most are free!) communication platforms, resources, and tips that congregations can utilize in witnessing Christ.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – Webinar: ‘Welcoming Buildings’
Rev. Todd Kollbaum, director of LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission, teaches members to be critical of their building by imagining themselves as visitors: How would you rate your facility?