Minnesota South District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

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	Ambassadors of Reconciliation Ambassadors of Reconciliation provides resources (Bible studies, books, training materials, etc.) and services (Bible study seminars, training, conflict coaching, mediation, church intervention) for individuals and congregations dealing with conflict.
	Camp Omega Camp Omega is a Christian retreat facility and summer camp near Waterville, Minnesota. Open year round, Camp Omega serves a wide variety of Christian and community groups. The camp receives support from congregations of the Minnesota South District of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. The camp offers summer camp programs, retreat programming, and facility rental.
	Campus Lutheran Chapel, Mankato, Minnesota Campus Lutheran Chapel serves the community of Minnesota State University, Mankato on behalf of the Minnesota South District. Its pastor is the Rev. Monte Meier. A full schedule of worship, Bible study opportunities, and Christ-centered discussions of social and cultural topics is maintained.
	Center for U. S. Missions The Center for U.S. Missions provides research and training for mission work among unevangelized people in the United States. The Center is a partnership between LCMS World Missions, Concordia University Irvine, and the North American Mission Executives of the LCMS.
	Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, offers a full undergraduate and graduate program of theological studies for the preparation of pastors for The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod. This is one of two seminaries operated by the Synod for pastoral education.
	Concordia St. Paul The Concordia Universities, located throughout the United States, serve the higher education needs of our church body. These universities attract students for a variety of four-year college degrees, both in the training of professional church workers, and advanced degrees in numerous other learning disciplines. Locally, we are served by Concordia University in St. Paul, which offers a wide variety of college majors, for those planning on becoming church workers, business professionals, and numerous other occupational fields. Link to Concordia, St. Paul's Resource Guide
	Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, offers a full undergraduate and graduate program of theological studies for the preparation of pastors for The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod. This is one of two seminaries operated by the Synod for pastoral education.
	CPH Concordia Publishing House [CPH] of St. Louis, Missouri, is owned and operated by The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod. It publishes theological and practical resources for the congregations and educational institutions of the Synod.
	HISability HISability has been established to assist the congregations of the Minnesota South District in equipping the people of God - both disabled and non-disabled - for ministry within the congregation by... sharing models of congregational ministry that are inclusive of persons with disability fostering networking among congregations, and providing other necessary information and encouragement... so that congregations become physically and programmatically accessible.
	Laborers for Christ Laborer's for Christ is an organized group of retired Christians who help build churches, schools, camps and whatever other facilities may be needed. These special laborers exclusively serve the congregations, schools and camps of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. These low-cost laborers work for reduced wages to help save costs for congregations who wish to save some construction and labor costs on the building of facilities.
	LCEF The Lutheran Church Extension Fund "LCEF" is an investing and lending organization that works exclusively with congregations of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. The LCEF provides loans for new and expanding church facilities, professional church workers, districts, Concordia Colleges, Lutheran schools, and Recognized Service Organizations "RSO's" of the church body. Loan dollars for all these needs are provided for by a variety of investments offered to member of our church body by the LCEF. In addition, the LCEF provides consultation services for strategic planning, loans, architects, capital funding services, and demographics.
	LCMS This is a link to the website of the The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, where information about the denomination and various resources offered by the Synod will be available.
	LCMS Foundation The LCMS Foundation provides trained, professionals who assist individuals in finding ways to practice biblically-centered stewardship. These people work in the areas of gift planning, congregational endowment funds, annuities and trusts. The Foundation works with individuals and congregations throughout our church body that wish to establish estates, wills and trusts that remember the work of various ministries. Gift Planners will assist congregations and individuals set up these gifts of various portions of income and/or of an estate. In addition, the Foundation will manage these funds as desired by the direction of an estate on an ongoing basis.
	LIMM Lutherans in Medical Missions (LIMM) is an association of Lutheran health care professionals and laypersons who are committed to the support of Christ's healing ministry throughout the world. It seeks to assist The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in its healing ministry by linking qualified health professionals to global medical mission needs.
	LIRS Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service works to create welcoming communities for newcomers—immigrants and refugees who have been forced to leave their homes and begin anew.
	LSEM Lutheran Special Education Ministries enables children with special learning needs to receive a Christian education. A recognized service organization of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Lutheran Special Education Ministries serves children, their parents and congregations throughout the United States. To fulfill this mission, Lutheran Special Education Ministries establishes special education programs in Lutheran and other Christian schools; and, through its national Resource Center, the organization assists congregations as they minister to children with special learning needs in Sunday school, confirmation classes and vacation Bible school.
	Lutheran Hour Ministries Lutheran Hour Ministries has this mission: Bringing Christ to the Nationsand the Nations to the Church. That mission identifies Lutheran Hour Ministries as People of Christ with a Message of Hope sharing this vision: All Nations, All Peoples, All in Christ! Lutheran Hour Ministries works hard 1) to proclaim Christs love in the public arena so that the unchurched can come to know and respond to Christs love, 2) to equip Lutheran Church members with adequate skills and a passion so that they can share their faith and welcome the unchurched, and 3) to engage Lutheran Church congregations worldwide in a commitment to reach all nations, all peoples, all in Christ.
	LWML This is a link to information about the LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League) and its work in the Minnesota South District. Please click on this tab for the most current version of The WOM (Women on a Mission -- the quarterly newsletter of MN South LWML), access to archived issues of the newsletter as well as letters and pictures from the seminarians that MN South LWML supports. In addition, this tab will provide a link to the national LWML website.
	Protect My Ministry Protect My Ministry is an LCMS National Contract Provider offering reduced pricing for employment and volunteer background screening services with no annual fees, no minimums and no term obligations. In order to implement proper risk management practices for protecting the church, children and youth, a pre-screening for every staff and volunteer person should include a criminal background check.
	The Lutheran Hour The Lutheran Hour®, which began in 1930, is the worlds longest-running Christian outreach radio program. It proclaims the message of Jesus Christ to more than 1.2 million people each week over 800 radio stations across North America. It is also broadcast on the American Forces Network to reach military personnel and their families around the world, as well as on XMs Family Talk Radio 170 each Sunday at 1 p.m. EST.
	Time of Grace Ministry Time of Grace is an outreach media ministry with a mission to share the good news of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible through the most advanced technology available. Pastor Mark Jeske of St. Marcus Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, delivers weekly messages which are aired on regular broadcast television in more than 22 markets across the United States and available via the Internet. The program also airs around the world on satellite TV on Daystar Television Network, the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Network, and the American Forces Network (AFN).
	University Lutheran Chapel, Minneapolis, Minnesota University Lutheran Chapel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, serves the community of the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. Its pastor is the Rev. David Kind. A full schedule of worship, Bible study opportunities, and Christ-centered discussions of social and cultural topics is maintained.
	What a Way What a Way is the initiative in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod which isfocused on recruiting and retaining church workers. It seeks to ensure that the church’s needs are met and served by its current AND future church workers – pastors, teachers, DCEs, music directors, etc.