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Submitted URL: http://www.lcms.org//how/-we/-serve//international/-mission//missionaries
Effective URL: https://www.lcms.org/home
Submission: On September 19 via api from US — Scanned from DE
Effective URL: https://www.lcms.org/home
Submission: On September 19 via api from US — Scanned from DE
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‘ONE KING, TWO KINGDOMS
Where do religion and politics connect, as Christians seek to live as citizens
of Two Kingdoms?
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CHURCH WORK VOCATIONS
Set Apart to Serve, the Synod church work recruitment initiative, helps Lutheran
church members and parents identify and encourage future church workers.
Learn more Give now
‘NEW MENTAL HEALTH VIDEO SERIES
These videos, designed for LCMS teachers and youth workers, discuss how to care
for young people’s mental health.
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REV. DR. JOHN S. BRUSS INSTALLATION GALLERY
See photographs from the Sept. 8 installation of the Rev. Dr. Jon S. Bruss as
president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
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‘WALKING TOGETHER’
This pictorial tour spotlights what makes each congregation unique and how our
Lord works through His people in that place.
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‘LIFE TOGETHER AS SYNOD’
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod (LCMS), talks about the founding of the LCMS in 1847.
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REPORTER NEWS
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Statement from LCMS Board of Directors on CTX selection of president
The LCMS Board of Directors releases a statement on the selection of a president
by Concordia University Texas.
Campus clips: Focus on faith
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
From the mission field: Responding to emergencies
The LCMS Office of International Mission allocates funds for unexpected mercy
needs in each of its four world regions.
Video series explains Christianity in multiple languages
The series is currently available in Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, Spanish and English.
Missionaries end, begin service
Missionaries who have concluded their service were recognized on July 19, and
missionaries who recently completed orientation we...
SAS summer update: On the road
Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is the ongoing church work recruitment initiative of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
View more stories
EVENTS
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SEPTEMBER 18 - SEPTEMBER 20
2024 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference
SEPTEMBER 23
2024 Pennsylvania March for Life
OCTOBER 13
Church Worker Appreciation – Pastor
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THE LUTHERAN WITNESS ARTICLES
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Social Media Politics: Speaking as a Christian in the Chaos
If you choose to wade into the deep waters of social media political
conversations, whether related to the pandemic or the elect...
Beyond the Booth
God most certainly goes with you into the voting booth and has something to say
about the ballot you cast.
Our Great Heritage: J.A.O. Preus II
This preacher, teacher, translator and LCMS president confessed the joyous
reality of Christ and His resurrection found in Scrip...
One King, Two Kingdoms: Where Religion and Politics Connect
Understanding the Two Kingdoms and the Christian’s calling as citizen.
Stewards Ask the Right Questions
Our stewardship goes far beyond the offering plate.
Our Great Heritage: Rosa Young
Spurred on by a deep love for her neighbor, Rosa Young brought education and the
Gospel to a region deeply in need.
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RESOURCES
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LCMS Worship — September-October 2024 resources
‘Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools’
‘Spiritual Care Companion For Times Of Disaster’ booklet
Sing a David — Psalm sheets for study, devotion and prayer
‘Restoring Hope: Care for Mental Health’ — Spiritual Care Companion
‘Sacred Melodies: Hymn-Inspired Devotions’ — Spiritual Care Companion
* Set Apart to Serve — Resources to use to encourage youth and adults to
consider church work
* LCMS World Relief and Human Care — Find stories, photos and videos about how
your gifts were put to work to care for others
* LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces — Third Quarter 2024 newsletter
* LCMS YouTube channel — Subscribe today
* LCMS National Mission — Subscribe to the God’s Mission Here newsletter
* LCMS Family Ministry — Family devotions calendar
* LCMS Life Ministry — “Friends for Life” podcast explores life, health and
family issues
* LCMS Worship — Suggestions for midweek Advent services
* LCMS Worship — September–October 2024 resources include prayers of the
church, church year calendars and lectionary summaries
* LCMS Worship — Information sheets on all 150 psalms
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2024–25
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RADIO & PODCASTS
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KFUO RADIO
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GOD’S WORD FOR YOU
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* Oratio — Short meditation and Scripture readings for the beginning of the
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STATEMENTS & LETTERS
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Statement from LCMS Board of Directors on CTX selection of president
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Harrison letter to CUWAA Board of Regents
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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