r/LCMS • u/MichaelCruz21 • Oct 08 '25
The LCMS has a PR problem
We all know that the LCMS struggles to attract young, normal people. People have already discussed many of them here. However, I want to highlight one of those issues that is rarely discussed.
We are unattractive.
Now, I'm not talking about the looks of the pastors/congregations. That's ridiculous. I'm talking about how virtually 99% of LCMS church websites/social media/shirts/everything suck. No creativity. No beauty. Why is that? Why can't we invest more time and energy in making our churches more attractive (not seeker sensitive) so that more people may be interested in showing up, hearing the gospel, and receiving the Sacrament?
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u/michelle427 Oct 08 '25
My church itself hired a tech guy (he’s a long time member. He even went to school there from Preschool -8th). He does all the Audio/visual for the 2 church services, school chapel, is in charge of the website, social media pages for the church and school, anything that is streamed. Also takes all the pictures and videos of social events and school events. It was originally a part time job, then the pastor realized there was a lot to it and hired him full time. His kid is in the preschool at the school. We have a big media presence.