The Church Worker Update website gets a makeover, and the new version will be available the first week of June.
Church Workers
New video explains Licensed Lay Deacon Recommendations
The 15-minute video features task force Chairman Rev. Larry Vogel, representatives of the LCMS Mid-South District and Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison.
Soldiers of the Cross: caring for caregivers
The LCMS mercy program works in cooperation with districts to provide emergency grants to church workers in crisis.
Pressure Points (June 2014)
The Rev. Dr. Bruce Hartung discusses how congregations can be welcoming and supportive to new church workers.
Pressure Points (May 2014)
The Rev. Dr. Bruce Hartung discusses the issue of computer use by pastors: how much is too much?
Harrison encourages church workers in videos
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison encourages clergymen in their preaching and urges congregations to encourage their church workers.
Pressure Points (April 2014)
The Rev. Dr. Bruce Hartung discusses the use of Internet pornography by church workers and pastors who spend many hours on their computers.
Pressure Points (November 2013)
This month’s column addresses readers’ concerns that relate to church workers and congregations or schools.
Coalition forms to set ‘action plans’ for church-worker wellness
Members of a new “Ministerial Care Coalition” to improve the health and care of LCMS church workers are developing action plans toward that goal.