The Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music is a multiday worship conference, presented by LCMS Worship, designed for musicians, pastors, teachers, artists, and Christians of all vocations engaged in the unique sphere of Lutheran worship. Thoughtful speakers draw us into the Scriptures and their proclamation. A barrage of presentations and workshops on wide ranging topics, some fresh, some perennial, help us grow in knowledge and hone our craft. Above all, we experience the inestimable value of gathering with fellow Christians for inspiring, Christ-centered worship, proclaiming the Gospel in Word and song.

This podcast brings home selected recordings of the presentations, workshops and services from LCMS Worship Institutes so the Church can get a taste of the experience, benefit from excellent teaching and look forward to future Institutes.

The Worship Institute gives a glimpse of what we don’t see: the One, holy, catholic and apostolic congregation that can’t fit into a single balcony or church. That vision always inspires us, and the Word of God in all its richness prompts us to bring our excellence and our effort to bear. We do it for the sake of the increase of faith and love which His Word bestows. But God’s Mission is where you live and work with your people. It happens when you invite a child to sit on the organ bench next to you, when you help the short boy reach the taper to the tall candle, when you show a young child how to fold the linen, when your preaching is directed at hearts that are known, by the bedside and in the pulpit, and whenever you gather to sing. That’s where the Word of Christ dwells richly among you as you teach and admonish one another, singing songs and hymns and spiritual songs.

Morning Prayer Venite from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Setting by Paul Soulek.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Worship ministry aims to nurture a culture of confessional faithfulness, artistic excellence and integrity in the presentation, distribution and reception of God’s life-giving gifts in Word and Sacraments. This ministry seeks to develop and deepen an understanding and love for the Lutheran heritage in Christian worship, and promotes the Lutheran Service Book as the core worship resource for the LCMS while also identifying and encouraging the many musical treasures and gifts that the Holy Spirit continues to pour upon the church. For more information: lcms.org/worship/institutes ; lcms.org/worship

Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission

Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.