DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, was developed to train pastors in theologically sound strategies for caring for their own mental health as well as that of their flock.
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Singing the Bible’s hymnal: Worship institute spotlights psalter
Registration is now open for the 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.
National Mission hosts districts for sharing, collaboration
The gathering was intended to strengthen the partnership among the Synod and its districts.
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.
National Mission offers life grant application training
The training will provide helpful guidance in applying for a Million Dollar Life Match grant.
‘The Lord is near’: Maui fire recovery continues
The Maui response exemplifies the Synod working together to help a Lutheran church and school be the light of Christ in their community.
Operations manager, LCMS Youth Ministry
The position is based at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.
District presidents hold first meeting of triennium
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met in St. Louis Sept. 16–19.
Resources teach about life in the womb
The resources, developed by LCMS Life Ministry, utilize age-appropriate content and activities to teach about God’s development of a child in the womb from conception to birth.
Million Dollar Life Match adds another million
In addition to more funding, the matching grant program now has expanded eligibility.
‘Connected’: Lutheran schools week resources available
National Lutheran Schools Week is set for Jan. 21–27, 2024.
Participants needed for ‘Created Male and Female’ retreat
A pilot project for parents will help develop resources related to sexual identity/orientation.
Mission boards hold last meetings of quadrennium
The boards next meet Sept. 14 and 15 in St. Louis.
Lutherans in Maui assist with fire response
Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School in Kahului, Maui, was not directly impacted by the fire, but the church is assisting with the response.
Register now for Disaster Response conference
The 2023 conference will be held in St. Louis Sept. 6–8 under the theme “Walking Together in Disaster Response.”

