Operation Barnabas - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Operation Barnabas - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) Operation Barnabas is the LCMS’ network of care to our nation’s military members, families and vets Barnabas means "son of encouragement."

Operation Barnabas is a network of care to our nation's military members and their families. We reach out to all components, with a special emphasis on our Reserve members and their families. You may ask: "Why is it called Operation Barnabas?" Barnabas was Paul's companion, who helped him in his missionary journey. We hope to encourage our military and their families! Disclaimer: Comments and oth

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On this Flag Day we recognize the millions of veterans who have proudly defended our nation under our Stars and Stripes....
06/14/2026

On this Flag Day we recognize the millions of veterans who have proudly defended our nation under our Stars and Stripes. We thank you for your service and sacrifices!

📸: Oil painting by R. Mcgill Mackall, "Placing the Stars on the Flag That Inspired Francis Scott Key to Write Our National Anthem, Claggett's Brewery, Baltimore, 1812-1814"

On this day, the Church remembers Saint Barnabas — the namesake of our ministry to Veterans, service members and their f...
06/11/2026

On this day, the Church remembers Saint Barnabas — the namesake of our ministry to Veterans, service members and their families: Operation Barnabas.

You might wonder: Why “Barnabas?” Barnabas was the faithful companion of the Apostle Paul on his missionary journeys. His name means “Son of Encouragement.” That’s exactly what we strive to be.

Operation Barnabas is the LCMS’ network of care, offering encouragement, support, and the love of Christ in action to those who have served our Nation, those who currently serve, and their families. Thank you to all who have answered the call to protect and defend our country. We see you, we honor your service, and we stand ready to encourage and walk alongside you.

This wonderful moment happened at one of our LCMS High Schools! Welcome home, Specialist Barksdale!
06/11/2026

This wonderful moment happened at one of our LCMS High Schools! Welcome home, Specialist Barksdale!

Heartwarming surprise as deployed sister reunites with brother at his Milwaukee graduation.

We were glad to be at the Rocky Mountain LWML Convention and have a special visitor stop by! LCMS Chaplain Tim Evans is ...
06/09/2026

We were glad to be at the Rocky Mountain LWML Convention and have a special visitor stop by! LCMS Chaplain Tim Evans is stationed at Fort Carson and his mom is an active member of the Lutheran Women in Mission - LWML.

06/06/2026

Today we honor the sacrifices of the men who landed on the beaches of Normandy on this date in 1944. D-Day was the largest seaborne invasion in military history.

📸: Higgins Boat, linked to the D-Day landings, on display in the Global War Gallery at the National Army Museum in Virginia.

Do you know young people joining the military following graduation? 🎓 Sign them up for Ministry by Mail! 📫 Link in comme...
06/04/2026

Do you know young people joining the military following graduation? 🎓 Sign them up for Ministry by Mail! 📫 Link in comments.

05/29/2026

Operation Barnabas - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) breakout session with Chaplain Mike Moreno.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces Assistant Director, Chaplain Steve Hokana, was the guest speaker at a Memorial Day eve...
05/27/2026

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces Assistant Director, Chaplain Steve Hokana, was the guest speaker at a Memorial Day event in Northfield, MN. Chaplain Hokana was invited to speak by former Navy Chaplain, Rev. Brent Klein.

On this Memorial Day we pray for the families of the fallen who have preserved our nation for 250 years.
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day we pray for the families of the fallen who have preserved our nation for 250 years.

On Memorial Day we remember our military members who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. LCMS Chaplain Eric Ma...
05/25/2026

On Memorial Day we remember our military members who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. LCMS Chaplain Eric Malmstrom gave a candid look at experiencing loss on the front lines and putting one's hope in Christ.

For countless active military members, veterans and their families and friends, Memorial Day is an everyday reality.

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