In 1519, Martin Luther preached this sermon on how a Christian should prepare to die, pointing them to Christ alone.
LCMS congregations may host free screening of new Luther movie
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregations can host a screening of the new full-length film “Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World” at a movie theater in their community.
‘Preach the Word’ Module 1 targets using stories effectively
The new resource — one of three for 2017 — is designed to help pastors work together to improve their preaching.
KFUO Audio: History, preview of March for Life
March for Life president Jeanne Mancini discusses the annual event with KFUO Radio host Kip Allen on Jan. 18, 2017, during a Free to be Faithful program.
CPH releases new Arch Books
Like all of the books in the children’s series, the new additions retell Bible stories using rhyme and colorful illustrations.
Photo gallery: Liberty Conference and the Great Mustache Shave-Off
“Liberty,” the 2017 National LCMS Campus Ministry Conference, was Jan. 4-6 on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, Md. “The Mustache Resolution” was also settled between LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and LCMS Montana District President Rev. Terry Forke.
Kids in the Divine Service: Lent and Easter
LCMS Worship offers Kids in the Divine Service bulletin inserts for Lent and Easter for the Lutheran Service Book.
Reformation Relevance: Faith, Hope and Love
At the beginning of this Reformation anniversary year, we share this excerpt from a sermon by Martin Luther.
‘Dear Health-Care Professional Taking Care of My Mom with Alzheimer’s’
DiLeone will share her experiences as a daughter who shared the journey through Alzheimer’s disease with her mother.
Free resources can help congregations celebrate 500th Reformation anniversary
The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is an excellent opportunity for congregations to proclaim the Gospel in their communities.
In January’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
In conjunction with the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., this edition previews life-related issues.
KFUO Audio: The Secularization of Christmas
During a Dec. 21 “Free to be Faithful” radio program, the Rev. Christopher Thoma and Worldwide KFUO moderator Kip Allen Recent discussed instances of government hostility toward religion and the secularization of Christmas.
Welcome to Earth, O noble Guest!
Merry Christmas to you and yours from The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. May Christ dwell in you richly this season.
Church Year Calendar Spreadsheet
Rev. Kurtis Bueltmann, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Monticello, Ill., created a color-coded spreadsheet to look ahead to the church year of any given year at a glance.
Special mission journal explores LCMS membership decline
Demographic reports in this special December “Journal of Lutheran Mission” explain the main reasons behind the decline and offer suggestions for reversing the trend.
