Sixteen LCMS districts have adopted a resolution specific to Set Apart to Serve.
Church Workers
CUS hands out $600K in church work scholarships
The funds go directly to the student’s school account and may be used to cover tuition, room and board, supplies, daily expenses, or other school-related needs.
Another year of church worker appreciation
Synod staff have compiled a list of church worker appreciation ideas for congregations.
Young adults share church work journey at Higher Things
Set Apart to Serve was represented at this summer’s Higher Things conferences by young adults who are either pursuing church work studies or currently serving as LCMS church workers.
‘Set Apart to Serve’ offers new resources
The resources are the outcomes of SAS pilot groups and have been reviewed and/or tested by circuit visitors, district presidents and others.
‘Faithfully and diligently’: Forming the next generation of church workers
Forming the next generation of church workers means forming them in the Lutheran Confessions.
Congregations needed for Worker Wellness pilot project
Interested congregations should respond by July 15.
Giving thanks for our teachers
As part of a year of church worker appreciation, the church gives thanks for its teachers.
Intentionality: In church work formation, a little word with an eternal impact
Through all of us, God is building a wonderful culture of church work formation.
Giving thanks for our church musicians
In April, LCMS congregations and schools are invited to observe Director of Parish Music (DPM) Appreciation.
‘Set Apart to Serve’ is here to stay
In November 2024, the SAS leadership team developed one- and five-year strategic plans for SAS.
Serving in all seasons
Two seasoned LCMS Lutherans are demonstrating that the Lord’s call to serve one’s neighbor never ends.
Debt relief for the church’s workers
MinistryFOCUS offers grants to pastors, teachers, directors of Christian education and other rostered LCMS church workers.
Building a culture of church work recruitment
Pray that God would move us all to take up this charge with urgency and passion until the Lord returns.
Church worker appreciation continues
In October, the LCMS honors pastors, deaconesses, directors of family life ministry, directors of Christian outreach, and directors of church ministries.
A year of church worker appreciation
October kicks off a series of observances showing appreciation to those who serve the church.

