National Mission
A brief look at some of the ways the LCMS Office of National Mission serves the church at large.
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.
