Strength and Confidence for Demanding Days The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s Office of National Mission has fully funded these respite retreats to support, encourage, and strengthen all teachers, commissioned ministers and pastors. To learn more about these retreats and to register select below.

DOXOLOGY is now providing respite retreats for all Teachers and for all Commissioned Ministers currently serving in the LCMS.  These retreats are fully funded by the LCMS Office of National Mission; there is no cost for participants to attend! Commissioned Ministers include Rostered Teachers, DCEs, DCOs, Deaconesses, DFLMs, DPMs, and DCMs. Teachers who are not […]

When Christians are belittled or even persecuted for their views on sexual morality they’re tempted to retreat and shut up. They find it hard to speak confidently about subjects many find off-putting or offensive. This presentation celebrates sexuality as a holy calling rooted in the relationship of Jesus and his church, tracing the biblical narrative […]

Hundreds of pastors have participated in the “Take Heart!” Respite Retreats offered throughout the nation over the last year. During these retreats, pastors gather together for several days of Biblical encouragement, mutual conversation and consolation with brothers as well as inspiring worship and advanced strategies from the province of Christian psychology.  The retreats, fully funded […]