Engage Stories

Church Work as a Second Career

The Rev. Jonathan Manor reflects on his decision to enter the pastoral ministry as a second career.

Deliberate, Intentional and Bold

Staff at Sioux Falls Lutheran School in Sioux Falls, S.D., walk alongside parents to encourage students to consider serving the church as a vocation.

Becoming a Deaconess

Two LCMS deaconesses share what they love about serving as deaconesses.

Becoming a Pastor

Current and future LCMS pastors share why they decided to enter the pastoral ministry.

Becoming a Director of Christian Education

DCE students share why they decided to become church workers.

A Tribute to Concordia University, Portland, and Concordia College New York

Former students and staff of Concordia, Portland, and Concordia, Bronxville, share memories of the now closed institutions.

Becoming a Lutheran School Teacher

Current and future LCMS school teachers share what they love about teaching.

Welcoming Ukrainian Refugees

Ukrainian Alex Gerzhyk found safety in the United States thanks to the diligent efforts of St. John Lutheran Church, Hubbard, Iowa.

Theological Education in Taiwan

LCMS missionary Rev. Dr. Michael Paul serves as a theological educator in Taiwan.

Education that Crosses Borders

Meet the Rev. Bahadir Argönül, pastor of Istanbul Lutheran Church in Istanbul, Turkey.

Starting a Lutheran Congregation in Greece

Meet Jordan Tsakmalis, who hopes to start the first Lutheran congregation in Katerini, Greece.

Early LCMS Mission Efforts

For 129 years, LCMS missionaries have proclaimed the Gospel, planted Lutheran churches and shared Christ’s mercy.

Refuge for Ukrainian Refugees

The International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, has become home to a group of Ukrainian refugees.

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