Pray that God would move us all to take up this charge with urgency and passion until the Lord returns.
church worker recruitment
A year of church worker appreciation
October kicks off a series of observances showing appreciation to those who serve the church.
SAS summer update: On the road
Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is the ongoing church work recruitment initiative of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Districts partner in church work recruitment
District presidents, circuit visitors, education executives and others closely connected to district work are deeply invested in addressing the need for workers.
YouthLead: Finding identity in Christ
Youth leaders gathered for training Feb. 29–March 3 at the Pallottine Renewal Center in St. Louis.
LWML mission grants support life, youth, church work recruitment
LWML President Eden Keefe presented three grant checks after chapel at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis on March 7.
Until the Lord comes: Everyone a church work recruiter
As the SAS team plans for the coming year, it has developed three major areas of emphasis.
‘Set Apart to Serve’ establishes advisory council
The council consists of a cross-section of LCMS stakeholders who will meet approximately three times per year.
‘Set Apart to Serve’ curriculum open for school preorders
After the initial launch period for schools, the curriculum will be made available Synodwide.
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.
Town hall highlights resource hub
The Set Apart to Serve resource hub is a collection of materials curated for parents, church workers and laity to use when speaking to youth about a vocation in the church.
District presidents hold first meeting of triennium
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met in St. Louis Sept. 16–19.
Concordia universities to host church work days
Set Apart to Serve is partnering with the Concordia University System on a series of campus church work days in 2024.
Church Worker Appreciation Month: Thanking those set apart to serve
October is Church Worker Appreciation Month.