The Lutheran Witness - Christ, The Book of Life.

Christ, the book of life

The doctrine of divine election provides comfort to the Christian. Rejoice that your sins are forgiven and that your name is written in heaven.

Read LW article 

The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod - LCMS Mission Advancement - Your Together in Synod gift can fill gaps in ministry funding where donor-designated gifts aren't available.

Finishing strong

Your Together As Synod gift can fill gaps in ministry funding, including LCMS mercy work. Gifts immediately go where the mission opportunity is greatest.

Learn more     Give now  

Advent and Christmas media kit — Advertise your congregation’s service schedule with free, customizable resources and invite your community members to worship.

Advent and Christmas media kit

Advertise your congregation’s service schedule with free, customizable resources and invite your community members to worship and “Rejoice.”

View resources 

Representatives from 47 Lutheran churches gathered in Wittenberg, Germany, for the 2024 International Church Relations Conference.

Church partners gather

Representatives from 47 Lutheran churches gathered in Wittenberg, Germany, for the 2024 International Church Relations Conference.

View photos 

Lutherans Engage the World - Caring for people in Russia. The LCMS supports two outreach centers in Russia that provide pastoral care, counseling, financial assistance and other services to those in need.

Caring for people in Russia

The LCMS supports two outreach centers in Russia that provide pastoral care, counseling, financial assistance and other services to those in need.

Read Engage story 

LCMS church work recruitment initiative - Set Apart to Serve - Answering God's Call.

Answering God’s call

Your church has a place for you! Whether as a pastor, director of Christian education, deaconess, music director or educator, every church worker vocation helps proclaim the Good News.

View video    Learn more 



Reporter News



View more stories



Events



View more events



The Lutheran Witness Articles



View more articles



Resources




 

View more resources




Radio & Podcasts



KFUO Radio


The listener-supported broadcast ministry of the LCMS airs on kfuo.org from St. Louis, Mo.

Listen   Schedule   Programs



Podcasts

Podcast directory



God’s Word For You


  • Oratio — Short meditation and Scripture readings for the beginning of the day.



How We Serve




Belief & Practice




Statements & Letters



View more statements & letters

Join us on the journey

 Facebook   Twitter    Instagram    YouTube   Vimeo   LinkedIn

Mission and Vision

Seven Mission Priorities

The Lutheran Witness Magazine

Lutheran Witness February 2024

MDFL Resource Center

Making Disciples for Life - Resource Center

Million Dollar Life Match

Ready to expland your congrgation's pro-life ministry? Apply now for the Million Dollar Life Match.

Church Work Recruitment Initiative

Set Apart to Serve

Caring for Ukraine

Ukraine Support

Contact Us
 

  Email us
 

  Church Info Center: 888-843-5267
  Staff Switchboard: 800-248-1930
  Donor Care Line: 888-930-4438
 

 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122-7226

 

Guide Star Logo BBB Logo

 

Auxiliaries and Seminaries

 

Partners

 


The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Inc., including Mission Central (in Mapleton, Iowa), is an IRS registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity.

A contribution designated (restricted) for a specific purpose, when accepted, will be used only to fund expenses related to that purpose. Occasionally, we may receive more in contributions for a particular purpose than can be wisely applied to it in the foreseeable future or the purpose may cease to be feasible. In these situations, the LCMS will make reasonable attempts to contact contributors to apply their contribution toward another aspect of ministry that aligns closely the contributor’s goals and values. If a contributor cannot be contacted, the LCMS will use the gift to meet a similar pressing need that most closely matches the contributor's original intent.

Consistent with Synod Board policy and in recognition of a more challenging economic and philanthropic/fundraising environment due to inflationary pressure, not more than 13.5 percent of any charitable contribution will be allocated to administering gifts and communicating with contributors. Contributions received and accepted by the LCMS are deemed to be in agreement with this statement.

Donor Transparency Resources


Employment   |   For the Media   |   Site Map   |   Privacy   |   Social Media Guidelines    |   Social Media Directory

 

© 2003 – 2010   The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. All Rights Reserved.