LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces

The mission of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within its churches, communities and the world. It ranks as one of the largest Lutheran church bodies in North America and has more than 6,000 congregations served by more than 9,000 professional church workers. The synod has always placed a great emphasis on education. LCMS World Mission trains, sends, and supports called career missionaries and appointed volunteer missionaries throughout the United States and in various countries throughout the world where there are mission stations, partner churches or mission relationships. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod s offices are in St. Louis, Mo.

The Society of Mary, also known as the Marianists, is a 200-year-old Catholic religious congregation comprised of brothers and priests dedicated to fostering faith and education through a focus on family spirit, service, and social justice. With a commitment to instilling the Marianist Charism in various ministries, including education and outreach programs in the U.S., India, and Eastern Africa, they seek to create a compassionate and just world. The Marianists emphasize quality education as a means of drawing individuals closer to Christ, preparing students to become lifelong learners and active members of their communities. Through their various initiatives aimed at partnering with the poor and promoting social justice, they embody Mary's mission as Mother of the Church, inviting others to join them on their faith journeys. Generated from the website

The LCMS Foundation in Saint Louis, MO is an organization that provides financial support and resources to various ministries within The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. They offer assistance to ministries such as black ministry, campus ministry, disaster response, health ministry, Hispanic ministry, and more. The foundation also conducts audits and prepares summary budgets for Lutheran Church Extension Fund, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Foundation, and the Synod's 35 districts. Additionally, the LCMS Foundation is involved in stewardship ministry, recognized service organizations, rural and small town mission, urban inner-city mission, witness outreach ministry, worship ministry, and youth ministry. They work towards supporting and strengthening the mission and ministry efforts of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod through financial planning, fundraising, and resource allocation.Generated from the website