Demographic reports in this special December “Journal of Lutheran Mission” explain the main reasons behind the decline and offer suggestions for reversing the trend.
Legal-resources webpage debuts at LCMS site
Under five tabs, the new webpage currently offers 31 documents.
Dec. 14 webinar focus: caring for youth in crisis
“Facing Trials Together: Walking Together in Christ,” with Heather Ruesch, is set for 1 p.m. Central time on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Photo essay: Powerful Moments — A Year in Review
Nine photos taken during 2016 illustrate how God has been at work worldwide through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
KFUO Audio: 2017 Life Conference Preview
The 2017 LCMS Life Conference is Jan. 27-29 in Arlington, Va., and four of the speakers were on KFUO to talk about the importance of discussing life issues.
KFUO Audio: Deaconess Story and Formation
Deaconesses Amanda Van de Kamp and Deaconess Kristin Wassilak talked on Dec. 7 with KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates about becoming and serving as deaconesses in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
KFUO Audio: The Whole Family Matters
Bethesda Lutheran Communities’ Mona Fuerstenau says it’s important to involve the whole family of a person with a disability in the journey through life.
Kids in the Divine Service: Epiphany
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod offers Kids in the Divine Service bulletin inserts for Epiphany for the Lutheran Service Book.
Reformation Relevance: Mary and her Child
An excerpt from a recently translated Christmas Day sermon by Martin Luther.
In December’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
This issue of the magazine addresses a variety of misconceptions regarding Christmas.
Parish Nursing as a Vocation
This presentation will help parish nurses recognize and appreciate their calling to parish nursing
Psalm tones from Lutheran Service Book
LCMS Worship is pleased to provide these tones from Lutheran Service Book, courtesy of Rev. Sean Daenzer. May they be of help in your worship planning.
(Commentary) Annual statistical reporting: beyond the numbers
Synod Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias provides more insight about Synodwide statistics for 2015, compared with previous years’ stories about numbers reported by LCMS congregations and districts.
KFUO Audio: Aid in Living, Not Dying
Dr. Ken Stevens, spokesperson for the Physician Aid in Living Coalition, talked on Nov. 21 with KFUO Radio host Andy Bates about how euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide conflicts with the vocation of doctor.
School Ministry offers free ‘Schools Week’ resources
The free materials for the Jan. 22-28 celebration include a resource manual, a new hymn, a bulletin insert and posters.
KFUO Audio: History of Chaplains in the Military
Chaplain Craig Muehler, director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, spoke on Nov. 9 about the role and history of chaplains in the military during a World Lutheran News Digest program with KFUO host Kip Allen.
