Discover the truth about common misconceptions regarding missionary service, hear firsthand accounts from actual missionaries, and learn about the many ways God calls His people to participate in international mission work.
We continue our year of church worker appreciation by thanking God for four commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry: deaconess, director of family life, director of Christian outreach and director of church ministries.
LCMS missionaries and partners will discuss strategies to make disciples of all nations, address community needs, emphasize mutual listening, and encourage shared decision-making.
On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses — the “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences” — to the church door in a small city called Wittenberg, Germany. This ignited the Protestant Reformation, and thus the Lutheran church officially commemorates this important anniversary on Oct. 31.
Faith-filled saints from every place and time with unified voices eternally magnify the Lamb of God. The Holy Spirit through faith in Christ propels us forward, fortifying us in Word and Sacrament, to our eternal home.
LCMS missionaries and partners will discuss strategies to make disciples of all nations, address community needs, emphasize mutual listening, and encourage shared decision-making.
District staff, pastors, commissioned workers and laity are invited to attend on Nov. 14 in Arlington Heights, Ill., and on Nov. 15 in Davenport, Iowa.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Nov. 20-21, 2026, in St. Louis.
The First Sunday in Advent marks the beginning of the new church year.
LCMS missionaries and partners will discuss strategies to make disciples of all nations, address community needs, emphasize mutual listening, and encourage shared decision-making.
Advent, a season of repentance, waiting and watching, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life.
Advent, a season of repentance, waiting and watching, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life.