commissioned ministers

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.

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.

DCEs meet for study, sharing

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education held its biennial conference Jan. 31–Feb. 2 in Houston.

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.

Retreats offer rest for commissioned workers

The retreats, titled “Take Heart! Renewed to Be a Blessing,” are funded by the LCMS Office of National Mission.