Construction of a New Project 24 Site in Kenya
The LCMS provided funding for the eighth Project 24 site for vulnerable children in Kenya.
Sending Short-Term Mission Teams
The LCMS Short-Term Mission Program is sending more volunteers on mission trips and filling more field requests than ever before.
Care for Venezuelans
The LCMS is bringing mercy and God’s Word to Venezuelans amid their country’s humanitarian crisis.
Outreach Centers in Russia
The LCMS supports two outreach centers in Russia that provide pastoral care, counseling, financial assistance and other services to those in need.
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.
Pro-life Ministry in Nebraska
A Million Dollar Life Match grant supported Forward in Lincoln, Neb.
