Top Stories
Information about SBA/PPP loans for the church
Lutheran Church Extension Fund and Concordia Plan Services offer information for Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod congregations, workers and Recognized Service Organizations regarding financial help during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus stimulus includes ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ to assist small businesses, including religious nonprofits
On April 2, the U.S. Small Business Administration confirmed that tax-exempt nonprofits such as churches are eligible to apply.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund partners with Synod to assist church workers during pandemic
As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the LCMS will use Soldiers of the Cross as one means to continue to assist LCMS church workers and their families.
St. Louis-area Lutherans ‘March on the Arch’
The event, organized by the Coalition for Life–St. Louis, saw its largest turnout ever in 2020.
LCMS President Harrison video: Much cause to rejoice and give thanks
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, brings a message of encouragement and joy to the church during the coronavirus pandemic.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., former LCMS first vice-president
The Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. died March 21.
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Resources
LCMS Stewardship Ministry: Newsletter article and bulletin blurbs – May 2020
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month to use in church publications.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission: April 2020 Newsletter
The Rural & Small Town Mission newsletter highlights The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s “re:Vitality” initiative and how congregations can come to better understand and pursue their mission through it.
Collects for the Present Pandemic
In the rapidly changing circumstances of this global pandemic, pastors will know best how to adjust, compose and extemporize prayers for the needs of services, broadcasts and other occasions.
People & Events
St. Louis-area Lutherans ‘March on the Arch’
The event, organized by the Coalition for Life–St. Louis, saw its largest turnout ever in 2020.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., former LCMS first vice-president
The Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. died March 21.
Commentaries
Your first source for LCMS insight and perspective from ministry leaders.
Who should I talk to?
We should be asking for help. We all have problems. In this sinful world not a one of us will escape the need for help. We confess it every Sunday in our churches.
Supplements
These periodic inserts in the print Reporter provide in-depth information about the Synod’s ministries and initiatives.
‘Reporter’ supplement: Pastoral Education – The truth of Christ is that important
The March 2020 supplement to the “Reporter” highlights the importance of pastoral formation in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
‘Reporter’ Supplement: Global Seminary Initiative – We’re all in this together
In a supplement to the February 2020 “Reporter,” learn how The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Global Seminary Initiative transforms the lives and futures of LCMS partner churches and the pastors who serve them.
‘Reporter’ Supplement: Faith comes by hearing
LCMS Pastoral Education highlights the significance of a pastor preaching and God’s people hearing the Word of God.
Notices
Read notices about districts, colloquies, reinstatements, positions, obituaries and more.
Featured Videos
‘We care for people; that’s who we are’
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces
125th anniversary of LCMS mission work around the world
Comfort Food
Video equipment and technology are getting lots of use these days in church sanctuaries, staff homes and other places. However, there is one place, usually a hub of hospitality, not seeing any action these during this time: the church kitchen.