Resources for
Christian Formation

Click on the titles below to access practical tools and faith building resources.

All the Household

A place for Lutherans shaping home life around Christ and the rhythm of the Church Year.

Lutheran Hour Ministries

An outreach ministry that provides The Lutheran Hour radio program, daily devotions, and more.

Lutheran Women in Mission

An LCMS women’s auxiliary that supports missions and equips women to serve.

Just and Sinner

Sharing Lutheran theology and practice through media and the Weidner Institute.

Concordia Theology

Engaging culture, current events, and the world through Lutheran theology.

Issues, Etc.

A weekly talk show and podcast exploring big topics and expert voices in light of Christ.

Anselm House

Helping University of Minnesota students and faculty connect faith with learning and life.

Luther House

Luther House is University Lutheran Chapel’s campus home for study, relaxation, and prayer.

Higher Things

Helps parents, pastors, and congregations nurture Lutheran identity and active faith in youth.

Publications

Mere Orthodoxy • Ad Fontes • The Conservative Reformer

Synod & District Resources

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Our Denomination

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)

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Supports Congregations

Minnesota South District of the LCMS

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Financial Solutions

The Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF)

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Lutheran Publisher

Kloria Publishing

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Official LCMS Publisher

Concordia Publishing House

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LCMS History
Archives

Concordia Historical Institute

Whether you're considering Christian homeschooling or a local Lutheran school, we’re here to help families raise children in the faith. At Saint James, we take seriously the call to support one another—especially in nurturing each child’s Christian imagination and love for what is good, true, and beautiful. Explore these resources to learn more.

Our Local School Partnerships:
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School and St. Croix Lutheran Academy

Scholarships are available for members of Saint James seeking financial aid for Christian education.

Nurturing Faithful Hearts & Minds for Life in Christ

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  • CiRCE Institute promotes, models, and supports classical Christian education in the school and in the home.

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  • AmblesideOnline is a free homeschool curriculum that uses Charlotte Mason's classically-based principles to prepare children for a life of rich relationships.

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  • An ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature.

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  • An online academy with classes in literature, poetry, history, and Latin (and more in the future); more short-term classes and webinars; a publishing house to create even more resources; online conferences; literary retreats; teacher training; and more.

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  • A place for new homeschooling moms to get their bearings in the Classical Charlotte Mason world.

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  • Lumen is a guide to the elements of art through time, which takes students (and art lovers of all ages) on a journey through the seven elements of art to better help them see and love beauty.

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  • The Visual Commentary on Scripture is a free, online resource that provides material for teaching, preaching, researching, and reflecting on the Bible, Art, and Theology.

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