This paper seeks to assist the church in thinking more intently about how the church begins forming pastors before they enter the seminary.
Imposing Death Safely
God’s mercy in Christ is [our] only hope to be saved. Not without death, but despite it, through it, and from it.
Tips for English Conversation Partners
The LCMS Office of International Mission has been partnering with our missionaries to provide volunteer support to ongoing English-based outreach efforts. These tips are based on one missionary’s experience hosting an online conversation group, but most can be applied in any English conversation partner setting.
Emotions and the Church
One thing that happens because we are a church body that highly values thinking and learning is that we talk less about our emotions.
The Church — Praying
Prayer is the sign that the church is still breathing, however labored that breath may be. The cross leads us to despair of everything — save Christ!
The Many Tasks of the Church Worker
As we serve the church, we can leave the saving to the One who does it best.
Thankful for three years of Lutheran Young Adult Corps!
As Lutheran Young Adult Corps completes its third year and begins to pivot as a program, it is a time to show thanks for all God has done in and through the program.
A White Paper on the Current Context of Pastoral Formation
This white paper is intended to promote continued conversation, across the Synod, about pastoral formation.
It’s not my job to save the church
As we serve the church, we can leave the saving to the One who does it best.
God’s Mercy Never Ceases
LCMS missionaries in the Dominican Republic get to build relationships share Christ with people simply by doing life together.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 57 Devotion – Relational Wellness
What encouragement do you need today? Who can you encourage?
Church Worker Wellness: Week 56 Devotion – Relational Wellness
Naming our struggles can be powerful in recognizing the face of God in our lives.
Church Worker Wellness: Week 55 Devotion – Emotional Wellness
Christmas, Easter, and the Cross is for you. Christ is with you this week and every week.
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.
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.
Has the Offering Plate Been Passed By?
So what are we to do if the passing of the plate becomes a long-term casualty of COVID-19? The key is formation.