Congregational Treasurer’s Manual – 2022 edition
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod compiled a Congregational Treasurer’s Manual to provide information on various aspects of the duties of a congregational treasurer.
Celebrating the Reformation
As you and your church prepare to remember the Reformation this year, you are invited to use these resources.
LCMS Worship – Prayer petitions to use following the SCOTUS ruling on ‘Dobbs v. Jackson’
The following prayer may be included in the Prayers of the Church and is provided in three common forms.
LCMS Life Ministry – Bible studies on 1 John 3
As a part of the Million Dollar Life Match initiative, LCMS Life Ministry is pleased to offer a series of Bible studies written by LCMS pastors who are engaged in local life ministry efforts.
Liturgy Audio Collection — Proper Prefaces and Seasonal Music
Liturgy recordings from the Lutheran Service Book for pastors and church musicians.
Sketches of Faith and Life in the 175-Year History of the LCMS
Learn more about some of the people who made a significant impact on the LCMS throughout its history.
A Reading List of LCMS History
Learn from the very early years when immigrants came to Missouri through more recent events of the 20th century.
Advent and Christmas media kit — Christ Came For You
Advertise your Advent and Christmas services by using these free, customizable resources.
LCMS Worship – A Prayer for Those Persecuted in Finland
Please consider including the following prayer in your Prayers of the Church on Sunday, Jan. 23.
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.
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.
LCMS Worship – Hymn Suggestions for Revelation
LCMS Worship offers a list of hymn suggestions related to each pericope of the Book of Revelation.
LCMS Life Ministry – Bible study: ‘Gospel Relief for the Despairing: Speaking Christian Comfort to the Depressed and the Suicidal’
“Gospel Relief for the Despairing: Speaking Christian Comfort to the Depressed and the Suicidal” — that may benefit pastors as they meet with the despairing Christian.
LCMS Worship – 2021-22 hymn suggestions for Series C and One-Year Series
LCMS Worship provides hymn suggestions for Three-Year Series C and the One-Year Series to use during the 2021-22 church year.
Hymn of the Day studies – ‘The Word in Song’
LCMS Worship provides Hymn of the Day studies for the Lutheran Service Book to use with the Three-Year Lectionary and One-Year Lectionary.