LCMS National Mission

06/01/2026

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June 1–Aug 1 National Development Grant open application window
June 4–5 LCMS U Staff Conference — Lawrence, Kan.
June 13 LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee Listening Sessions — West-Southwest Region — Scottsdale, Ariz.
June 14–19 YouthLead Servant Event — Albion, Ind.
June 15 LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee Listening Sessions — West-Southwest Region — Kingwood, Texas
June 20–21 Festival of Scripture & the Arts — River Forest, Ill.
June 23–26 Conversational Solfege Course — River Forest, Ill.
June 23–26 Higher Things Conference — St. Louis
June 25–28 English District YouthLead Training — Chicago
June 26 Church Worker Appreciation — Director of Christian Education
June 30–July 3 Higher Things Conference — St. Louis

July 14–17 Higher Things Conference — Fort Collins, Colo.
July 18–23 2026 LCMS National Convention — Phoenix
July 28–31 National Hispanic Ministry Convention — Irvine, Calif.

05/29/2026

What is life? What is its purpose? If God created us for life, why does it feel like so much of our existence is all about death?
Humanity has been asking questions like these for ages – but it’s the Christian faith alone that has the answers.
In this short booklet, you’ll be carried through the real story of life – from creation and fall to redemption and new life in Christ. Dig in and see how what the culture calls ‘really living’ pales in comparison to true, real and abundant life found only in God, the author of life Himself.

05/27/2026

Almighty and everlasting God, since You have established the whole Christian Church through the working of Your Holy Spirit, hear our prayers for the Kansas District LCMS. Mercifully grant that, by Your grace, they may act in accordance with Your will; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

05/22/2026

A free Bible study on mercy, titled “Feed My Lambs,” is available from The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for use in home, school or church settings.
The purpose of the five-session study, which was written by LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, is to explore how members of the Body of Christ demonstrate love and compassion to people in need as an expression of faith.

The purpose of the five-session study is to explore how members of the body of Christ demonstrate love and compassion to people in need as an expression of faith.

05/20/2026

On this episode from God’s Mission Here, learn about the kind of impact lay leaders can have in supporting and caring for their congregation’s called workers.
Listen here: https://thelc.ms/4tyUvsO

Learn about the kind of impact lay leaders can have in supporting and caring for their congregation’s called workers.

05/18/2026

One of the best-known and most-beloved psalms is Psalm 23, the “Shepherd Psalm.” There we learn that the Lord is our Shepherd. And since He is our Shepherd, we will not want. We will not suffer want because the Lord, our Shepherd, will lead us to green pastures and beside still waters. In other words, the Lord, our Shepherd, will provide for all that we need in both body and soul.
https://thelc.ms/3RCUCWY

LCMS National Mission provides bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles for congregations to use in church publications.

05/15/2026

Now is the time to teach your child about the worship service. Whether a child is 2 or 12, much can be done to lead our children into the riches of the Divine Service.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod offers resources to help parents and pastors instruct children about what is included in the Divine Service — and why they are included.
Below you will find materials to include in bulletins for Pentecost.

05/13/2026

Eternal Father, it is Your desire that all things should be done in good order. Grant grace to the Southern IL District - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod that their conduct and actions would bring glory to You and benefit Your church. Hear us, for the sake of Jesus Christ, Your only Son, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

05/11/2026

The Congregational Assessment of Development/Decline Status (CADDS) is a survey-based self-assessment tool designed to provide your congregation with a consistent and objective way of answering the question “Where are we … really?” while providing a collaborative course of action. The survey is 95 questions and typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. To learn more about CADDS, as well as other re:Vitality offerings from the Office of National Mission, please email [email protected].