Resources

We try to provide a wealth of information to our current and prospective members. Below you will find useful links and downloadable documents to help you.

Links

• New to LWML Start Here
• Women in Mission University
• If you are under 35, please visit this page
• Learn about mites.
• Learn about mission grants
• Subscribe to the eQuarterly
• Subscribe to free devotions
• Donate to mites on PayPal
• Shop online for LWML goodies

Bible Studies

• Favorite LWML Bible Studies
• Share Bible studies
• Y Estudios Biblicos
• Overflowing Abundance Video Bible Study led by Donna Snow
• The Task-Filled Life Online Audio Bible Study led by Jan Brunette
• Your Strong Suit Video Bible Study led by Donna Snow
• More Bible Studies on the LWML website

Servant Events

• Easily lead group meetings.
• Start an ethnic ministry
• Find ways to help
• When you are ready, take our pledge
• Gain leadership skills.

Document Downloads

• LWML 104 – Your LWML Designed 4 U Powerpoint
• Resources for Planning Programs and Meetings
• Mission Grant Guidelines and Application

LWML Assembly of Leaders 2018

• LWML NJ Engaging and Retaining Volunteers
• Volunteer Survey
• Volunteer Questionnaire
• Volunteer Toolbox
• Volunteer Appreciation Activity
• Volunteer Recognition Litany
• S.A.L.T. (Sharing Active Leadership Techniques) Resource Cards
• LWML NJ Reaching Women of Different Cultures
• Reaching Women of Different Generations
• LWML Assembly of Leaders 2018 Resources

Resources for Confronting Racism in the Church

• LCMS Council on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) report on Racism and the Church, February 1994
• Black Clergy Caucus of the LCMS statement on George Floyd’s death, June 2020
• “Segregated Scars and the Legacy of Miss Denise McNair” by Christine Scheele Werts in the Winter 2019 Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly
• “A Familiar Story, Lutherans and the Birmingham Bombing” by Rev. Matt Borrasso
• “A Lutheran Paradox: Racism and Anti-Racism” by Rev. Andrew R. Jones, First Lutheran Church, Concord, CA
• “How Our Churches Can Confront Racism and Injustice” webinar hosted by Rev. Matt Peeples (senior pastor, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ridgewood, NJ) with guest Rev. Dr. John Nunes (president, Concordia College New York) (1 hour and 15 minutes)
• Creator of Veggie Tales Phil Vischer’s Holy Post – Race in America (17 minutes)
• A Time for Burning – Oscar nominated film about a Lutheran church wrestling with race relations (1 hour)
• “Listen to Learn – Speak to Serve. An Honest Conversation on Racial Injustice in America” – Lutheran Church Charities documentary (38 minutes)
• Our Stories of Racial Justice: Members’ Panel Discussion from The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew in Silver Spring, Maryland (1 hour)
• Resources on Racial Justice from The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew – mentioned at the end of the members’ panel discussion video
• LCMS NJ District Resources on Racism