LCMS Disaster Response training and resources enable district disaster responders to coordinate recovery efforts in the aftermath of destructive storms and flooding.
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RSTM conference looks at ‘ripe harvest,’ barriers to outreach
More than 160 participants from 24 states attend the Synod’s National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference in Kansas City, Mo.
KFUO Audio: Lutheran Young Adult Corps
The Rev. Mark Kiessling and Julianna Shults, LCMS Office of National Mission, discuss the development of the new Lutheran Young Adult Corps. The Corps provides 2-10 month opportunities to serve for adults ages 18-26.
ONM supports deaconess wellness through DOXOLOGY, Grace Place
Participants say they appreciate the DOXOLOGY for Deaconesses conference this October in Racine, Wis., and the Grace Place Wellness retreat for deaconesses last year in St. Louis.
Fiscal conference participants weigh future of Synod
Leaders from across the Synod gather to address priority issues affecting the future of the LCMS.
BNM presenters emphasize ‘good moment’ for LCMS
At the Sept. 9-10 meeting in the St. Louis, the LCMS Board for National Mission continues its policy work, hears from numerous speakers and takes several actions.
Nine new district presidents fit ‘seamlessly’ into COP
The LCMS Council of Presidents September meeting includes nine newly elected district presidents, as the council examines various ongoing efforts across the Synod.
Employee barbecue nets $6,000 for missionaries
The funds raised by employees at the Synod’s International Center in St. Louis will be used to support newly called missionaries.
LCMS National Mission leaders call for action on abortion
Their Aug. 20 statement denounces Planned Parenthood and urges Synod members to action in a variety of forms.
NAME, ONM leaders aim to work together to plant churches
The North American Mission Endeavor church-planting group and the Synod’s Office of National Mission are hopeful that they can accomplish much more together than apart.
Robson installed as LCMS chief mission officer
The Rev. Kevin D. Robson of Baxter, Minn., is installed May 18 as the Synod’s chief mission officer.
Audio: Listen to presentations from the 2014 International Disaster Response Conference
Audio presentations from our 2014 International Disaster Response Conference at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
Watch videos about LCMS Disaster Response efforts
The LCMS website has a video library with the latest videos and interviews about LCMS Disaster Response.
Missouri District plans short-, long-term work in Ferguson
A $25,000 grant from the Synod’s Office of National Mission will be used by leaders of five LCMS congregations to bring hope and healing to the community.
First Youth Corps event includes service, learning, community
The Aug. 11-17 pilot event is a prelude to more extended Lutheran Youth Corps service experiences planned for the future.
Board approves matching funds to boost urban/inner-city mission
In addition to adopting several other actions at its Aug. 22 meeting, the Synod’s Board of Directors held its triennial retreat.