office of national mission

Schiebel grant program supports black, inner-urban context

The grant program is funded by the Rev. Dr. William A. Schiebel Endowment.

Wildfires in Chile: LCMS offers aid and Gospel comfort

The February wildfires are the worst natural disaster to strike Chile since the 2010 earthquake and tsunami.

Gathering Ambassadors serve ‘essential’ role

The deadline for applications to serve at the 2025 Gathering is March 15.

‘Life Magnified’: Lutherans march, rally in Austin

On Jan. 27, more than 150 Lutherans participated in the Texas Rally for Life at the State Capitol in Austin.

Job board connects Lutheran educators, schools

LCMS School Ministry recently launched the Lutheran Career Board as a place for LCMS schools to post open teaching positions.

‘An attitude of lifelong service’: Servant Event registration now open

Events will begin as early as March and continue through August.

Specialized Spiritual Care conference set for May

The deadline to register is April 19.

Clinical Pastoral Education opportunity runs for 20 weeks

The deadline to apply is April 15.

‘Bring Giving Home’: Stewardship workshops offered to districts

The workshops provide an opportunity for both pastors and lay leaders to learn strategies for approaching stewardship in the Christian congregation.

DOXOLOGY honors Yahnke, celebrates 15 years

DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, was developed to train pastors in theologically sound strategies for caring for their own mental health as well as that of their flock. 

Singing the Bible’s hymnal: Worship institute spotlights psalter

Registration is now open for the 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.

National Mission hosts districts for sharing, collaboration

The gathering was intended to strengthen the partnership among the Synod and its districts.

Black Clergy Caucus celebrates past, looks to future

The theme of the Black Clergy Caucus Fall Conference was “Empowering and Advancing the Next Generation.”

Set Apart to Serve hosts deaconess program leaders

The gathering included leaders from LCMS institutions that certify LCMS deaconesses.

National Mission offers life grant application training

The training will provide helpful guidance in applying for a Million Dollar Life Match grant.

‘The Lord is near’: Maui fire recovery continues

The Maui response exemplifies the Synod working together to help a Lutheran church and school be the light of Christ in their community.