God’s Mission Here — LCMS National Mission

God's Mission HereWhere is God’s mission? God’s mission is everywhere. Yes, it’s far away. But it’s also very near. As near as your congregation and school, your neighborhood, your family and friends, even as near as your home. Wherever you are, God’s mission is in that place. Through His mission, Christ is bringing forgiveness, life, and salvation to people everywhere. Even here. Right where you are. God’s Mission Here. Learn more at lcms.org/nationalmission.

God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people… and this work is closer to home than you might expect! Listen as we chat with some very down-to-earth people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in God’s mission field. Get inspired. Be encouraged. Get involved!

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God’s Mission Here: S5Ep4. Prison Ministry | Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Nehrt

“The message of the Gospel is for all people, even those who are incarcerated and connected with the prison system.”

God’s Mission Here: S5Ep3. Service of Mercy: A Deaconess’s Perspective on Specialized Care | Deac. Raquel Rojas

“We share the love of Christ with listening ears, heart, and mind and receive what they (those in our care) give to us in return.”

God’s Mission Here: S5Ep2. Pastor-Chaplain Relationship | Rev. Daniel Grimmer

“Visitation is not just for pastors or deaconesses, but there are a lot of opportunities and activities for the congregation to get involved in too.”

God’s Mission Here: S5Ep1. What is LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry? | Rev. Dr. Brian Heller

Rev. Dr. Brian Heller and Deac. Dr. Tiffany Manor discuss the ins and outs of LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry.

God’s Mission Here: S4Ep6. Mental Health First Aid | Kelly Menke

Kelly Menke joins Tiffany and Steph to talk about being trained in Mental Health First Aid and why it’s also an important toolkit to have on hand!

God’s Mission Here: S4Ep5. Can Unforgiveness Affect Mental Health? | Rev. Dr. Mark Rockenbach

Join Steph and Dr. Mark Rockenbach for a discussion about how forgiveness affects mental health and how withholding forgiveness affects not just the soul, but the body and mind.

God’s Mission Here: S4Ep4. Mental Health & Our Youth | Julianna Shults

Steph is joined by guest Julianna Shults to give a “state of the union” on the mental health of our young people.

God’s Mission Here: S4Ep.3 Building Resilient Minds | Dr. Belinda Karge & Dr. Kara Bratton

Dr. Karge and Dr. Bratton join Steph to talk about building mental resiliency in ourselves and in our young people.

God’s Mission Here: S4Ep2. 10 Top Tips to Improve Mental Health | Sarah Gulseth

Join Steph and Sarah Gulseth as they talk about some very practical ways we can care for our own mental health.

God’s Mission Here: S4Ep1. The Church Cares about Mental Health

Why should Christians care about their own mental health, as well as the mental health of those around them? Join Tiffany and Steph as they introduce this season on mental health!