About Us
We are a recognized service organization (RSO) of the Lutheran
Church—Missouri Synod, chartered as a resource for
Lutheran congregations to build a more knowledgeable laity.
Check Out Our Resources:
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A Layman's Guide to Theological History
Since the time of the Apostles, men have sought to better understand God and our relationship to Him. While a cognitive understanding does not replace faith as our attachment to God’s grace, the study of God and our relationship to Him is an important undertaking for several reasons. We have been given an intellect, and as good stewards, we are to use this in gratitude to Him and in service to each other. As we become more knowledgeable of God’s revelation to us, we are better equipped to confess our faith and witness to others. We also become better prepared to respond to challenges to our faith that frequently arise in a largely unchristian world.
We offer circuit convocation materials, seminars, and books on the three topics in this series:
- The Early Church
- The Reformation and Confessions
- The Forming of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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A Layman's Guide to Christian Practices
How does a Christian live? We offer seminar materials on:
- Evangelism, Outreach and Affirmation
- Faith and Good Works: The Doctrine of Vocation
- Worship and Divine Service
And a pamphlet on the difficult issues surrounding how the church and pastor respond to impenitent sinners.
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Pamphlets
We offer short papers on
- The Book of Concord FAQ
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Book of Concord. This can be used to help laity in your church or circle of friends learn more about the Book of Concord and why it’s important for Lutherans.
- Pastor, What’s this about Church Discipline?
- A series of questions and answers about Church Discipline — what it is, why it’s biblical, and how it’s to be used in the church.
What people say...
I appreciate how easy it was for me to read. Nice short sentences, complex thoughts but understandable words, and well-organized paragraphs. I have shared it with my home Bible study.
I need to tell our other members what they missed!
An excellent introduction to the history of Christian doctrine through the medieval period. It is admirably concise but covers all the important terms with clarity and understanding.