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.
A second open letter to the church
Important benefits and prayerful considerations for people in a position to give charitable gifts this year
Finding our stewardship voice
The church has not been called to sit silently during these days of challenge. The church proclaims what it has always proclaimed: the Word of God.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 54 Devotion – Financial Wellness
My mom taught me the concept of tithing from the start of that first paper route.
Showing Christ’s love in times of ambiguous loss
We expect grief after a significant loss, but we can grieve any long-awaited and meaningful moments, from vacations to concerts.
The mission of the Church in dark and latter days
The fear of world wars, global pandemics, economic depression … what does it all mean to the future of the mission of the church?
Set aside an offering ‘as God hath prospered’ you
What percentage of my income (including this stimulus check) should be directed to the Lord’s work in my congregation? How is the Lord calling me to be generous in this situation?
When are we the Church?
If we see ourselves as the church only when we are “in the building,” we fail to heed our Shepherd’s call to be salt and light in the world through the various vocations in which He has placed us.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 53 Devotion – Spiritual Wellness
People need the healing assurance of forgiveness God offers through His Son Jesus.
Financial concerns for churches in the coronavirus crisis
Those who have been blessed materially have been blessed by the Lord to be a blessing, especially in a time of crisis such as the coronavirus pandemic.
Giving offerings to my congregation in difficult times
During the coronavirus pandemic, our worship offerings must continue for our Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregations to survive and thrive.
Livestream your church service today
You just learned that you need to start livestreaming your church services immediately. You have no budget, no equipment, no plan. But you have a smartphone. This tutorial will show you a quick, easy and cheap way to start livestreaming right away.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 52 Devotion – Vocational Wellness
Saying, “If you want me to” to God can be scary.
An open letter to LCMS contributors about COVID-19
Continue to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, for the provision of effective care to those infected or afraid, and for those providing care.
What your church can do right now in response to COVID-19
Especially during the coronavirus pandemic, congregations should demonstrate good stewardship of the gifts the Lord has given them.
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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.