Understanding the LCMS: Walking Together With Clarity:
A Summer of Prayer Discernment, and Strengthening our Shared Witness
As our denomination prepares to gather for its 69th Convention this July, these four short videos offer a simple, high-level introduction to the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Moments like this are a helpful reminder that we are part of something larger, and that understanding who we are, where we come from, and what we believe matters.
- Why do denominations Exist? A big-picture look at why Christians organize into denominations.
- Where did the LCMS come from? A brief overview of our historical roots and early formation.
- What does the LCMS believe? A high-level summary of our theological core.
- How is the LCMS structured? A simple explanation of districts, circuits, conventions, leadership, and congregational partnership.
You’ll find the first video below.
Watch the Series
They are not meant to be exhaustive, but to help us better understand who we are, where we come from, what we believe, and how we walk together.
Check out the rest of the series below if you missed it.
Continue the Conversation
These conversations are intended to be prayerful, thoughtful, grounded in Scripture, and centered on Christ as we reflect on our life together as a congregation and church body
Please choose between: June 14th & June 18th via zoom.
Join us on July 12th and August 16th for our last two sessions.
