An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. —Proverbs 31: 10-11, 28 However, let each one...

At first, church planting can feel daunting for pastors, elders and lay leaders. Some people imagine expensive buildings, mission developers and intense volunteerism and it can feel overwhelming. So it might surprise you that nearly all of the 13 of the congregations who participated in our recent Churches Planting Churches...

As an LCMS Recognized Service Organization (RSO), Lutheran Urban Mission Agency (LUMA) works alongside pastors, lay leaders and congregations in urban and multicultural outreach. Partnering with both the Missouri and Kansas Districts means they can work across the entire Kansas City Metro area and beyond. As part of our mission...

There’s a rising trend of using Comfort Dogs to help people deal with stress and trauma. The benefits of petting a dog on blood pressure and soothing a troubled mind are well documented. What separates the Lutheran Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministries from other programs is that in addition to...