National Mission

Telling the Next Generation

Congregations in Florida, Illinois and Texas are intentional about helping children and young people grow in the faith.

Strong Leadership, Christ-Centered Community

Our Savior Lutheran School in Fenton, Mo., has benefited greatly from the leadership training offered by LCMS School Ministry’s SLED program.

Helping New Mothers Succeed

Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries’ maternity home in East Dundee, Ill., provides for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of new mothers.

Grounded in the Word

University Lutheran Chapel celebrates 100 years of campus ministry in Minneapolis.

Gaining Practical Experience in Church Planting

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, students join LCMS Church Planting staff to learn about efforts underway in the LCMS South Wisconsin District.

Enduring in Christ

The 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering brought 20,000 youth and adult leaders together in New Orleans under the theme “ENDURE.”

A Library That Promotes ‘the Beautiful and True’

Zion Lutheran Church, Chebanse, Ill., received a national development grant from the LCMS to start a community library.

Equipped, Encouraged and Eager

LCMS Youth Ministry’s YouthLead program helps teens develop leadership skills and then sends them out to serve in their congregations and communities.

A Congregation Older Than the Nation

The 360-year-old Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew in New York City has welcomed immigrants throughout the centuries.

Q&A with the Rev. Stephen Heimer

Heimer is the manager of LCMS All Nations Ministry.

‘Care for Our Neighbor in Body and Soul’

Amid the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, God works through His church — in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and beyond — for the good of His people.

The Genesis of a New Lutheran School

Faith Lutheran School, Branson, Mo., held its first day of classes in August thanks to support from the LCMS School Ministry network and several community partners.

Shining Christ’s Light in ‘the Darkest of Places’

Prison chaplains like the Rev. Rodney Blomquist share God’s grace and forgiveness with those who are behind bars.

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