National Work

‘A Lot of Chances to Love People’

LCMS church workers serve in specialized settings like fire stations, police departments and hospitals, where they bring the light of Christ to those experiencing difficult situations.

Walking Together in Word and Sacrament

This pictorial tour highlights what makes each congregation unique.

Q&A with DCE Suzanne Watt

Since 2010, Watt has led youth and adults on seven servant event trips.

Touching God’s Word

An Oklahoma congregation partners with Lutheran Braille Workers to put Braille and large-print resources into the hands of the visually impaired.

‘Amazed by God’s Plan’

LCMS church plants in Kansas and Texas have taken different paths to reach the same goal of providing Word and Sacrament ministry to their communities.

Church Worker Retreats

The LCMS Office of National Mission has held retreats around the country to care for the Synod’s ordained and commissioned ministers.

Pro-life Educational Materials

Curriculum from LCMS Life Ministry uses ultrasound footage to teach about life in the womb.

Child Protection Training Initiative

The LCMS has provided resources to help Lutheran congregations and schools protect the children in their care.

Adoption and Foster Care Resources

LCMS Life Ministry provides written materials, videos and podcasts on these topics.

Marching for Life

LCMS participation in life marches continues to increase each year, with Lutherans standing up for life at events all around the country.

Soldiers of the Cross Grants

This program delivers emergency support to rostered church workers in crisis.

Resources on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues

The LCMS Office of National Mission has created resources and held events to equip congregations, church workers and parents.

Pregnancy Resource Centers and Maternity Homes

Million Dollar Life Match grants have supported pro-life ministries in Texas and Missouri.

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