Oklahoma District Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

Oklahoma District LCMS Congregational Witnessing Skills Assessment Tool

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The Oklahoma District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has released an assessment tool designed to help congregations evaluate and strengthen their efforts in evangelism, outreach, and witness training.

At its 51st District Convention, the District charged Evangelism Executive Rev. Daniel Ross with “resourcing an evangelism/outreach evaluation tool for congregational use” through Resolution 06-01-25A. Rev. Ross completed this assignment with the launch of the Oklahoma District LCMS Congregational Witnessing Skills Assessment Tool, which is available both as a downloadable PDF and in a fully digital format.

The tool provides congregations with multiple pathways for use, including:

• A comprehensive questionnaire to help churches take a deep look at their outreach practices.
• A relaxed interview/discussion guide designed for group use among laity, commissioned and lay church workers, and pastors.
• An optional school-focused section for congregations that operate educational ministries.
• A simplified version tailored specifically for smaller congregations.

By offering flexible approaches, the assessment ensures that congregations of all sizes and contexts can find a model that works for them.

Rev. Ross expressed his enthusiasm for the release, saying:

“I hope this is a benefit to our congregations and allows them to better evaluate their evangelism, outreach, and witnessing training as they seek to faithfully answer Christ’s command to ‘make disciples.’”

Printable PDF's are below. The online digital version can be accessed by contacting Rev. Ross. 

Evangelism Message October 2025

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Oklahoma District LCMS Congregational Witnessing Skills Assessment Tool

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School Integration Oklahoma District LCMS Congregational Witnessing Skills Assessment Tool

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Simplified Oklahoma District LCMS Congregational Witnessing Skills Assessment Tool

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Laity Interview Oklahoma District LCMS Congregational Witnessing Skills Assessment Tool

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Laity Questionnaire Oklahoma District LCMS Congregational Witnessing Skills Assessment Tool

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Pastor Interview Oklahoma District LCMS Congregational Witnessing Skills Assessment Tool

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Pastor Questionnaire Oklahoma District LCMS Congregational Witnessing Skills Assessment Tool

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Worker Interview Oklahoma District LCMS Congregational Witnessing Skills Assessment Tool

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Worker Questionnaire Oklahoma District LCMS Congregational Witnessing Skills Assessment Tool

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