HISTORIC FAITH FOR THE DIGITAL AGE
Our Mission,
Passion, & Vision
Our Mission: To be advancing a faithful digital witness by equipping clergy, church workers, and the lay faithful to create beautiful, compelling, and confessionally Lutheran media that proclaims Christ, strengthens the Church, and connects people to Word and Sacrament through faithful local congregations.
Our Passion: When two Christian brothers that connected through social media in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod began thinking about reaching their generation with the beauty of the Church’s truth and theology, the founding of the Lutheran Digital Witness League commenced. We desire to give local congregations and ministries greater visibility while helping members and the general public discover events and resources they might otherwise never know existed across the Synod.
Our Vision: To see the urgent need for the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, to carry the pure Word and light of Christ into every corner of the world, including the digital space, being met today for tomorrow’s new Lutheran.
Lutheran Digital Mission League’s Statement
The following select quotes are sourced from Lutheran Digital Mission League’s Statement on LCMS Resolution 1-13A (2026):
“For many Millennials and Generation Z, the first step toward visiting a local congregation is their online interaction with those from across the Synod.”
“More people can be invited into the Church’s gathered life around Word and Sacrament by first hearing the Gospel in the palm of their hand.”
“Faithful digital witness will require the combined efforts of thousands of pastors, congregations, church workers, campus ministries, schools, organizations, and the lay faithful proclaiming Christ across every digital platform.”
“Experienced pastors who possess deep theological wisdom can work together with younger Lutherans who bring significant familiarity with today’s digital culture, strengthening the Church’s witness together.”
Our Beliefs
as Stated by the LCMS
The Lutheran Digital Witness League exists to proclaim and promote the historic Christian faith as confessed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
We believe, teach, and confess that which is found within the Brief Statement of the Doctrinal Position of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (1932) and furthermore hold to The Book of Concord of 1580 because (in quia) it is a true and faithful exposition of the Word of God, being the correct exposition of biblical doctrine. This includes: The Three Ecumenical Creeds (Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian), The Augsburg Confession, The Apology of the Augsburg Confession, The Smalcald Articles, The Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope, Luther’s Small Catechism, Luther’s Large Catechism, and The Formula of Concord.
Accordingly, all teaching, publishing, and media produced by the Lutheran Digital Mission League seeks to remain faithful to these confessions and to direct people to Christ through His Word and Sacraments via the Church.
1.32m+
Faithful Church Members
5,938
Pastors Preach Christ Crucified
11,400+
New Converts Per Year
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CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT
& FUTURE PROJECTS
LDML Community (Current)
A suite of practical resources designed to equip pastors and church workers to communicate Law & Gospel effectively in today’s digital mission field as part of the Lutheran Digital Mission League. Through best practices, expert advice, tried and true application, and specific guidance, the LDML helps clergy translate faithful preaching and teaching into digital content without compromising doctrinal integrity. Complete with actionable ideas, recommended tools, and examples of successful online ministry to help congregations extend their witness beyond Sunday morning and reach people where they increasingly seek answers: online. Membership into LDML will open soon, stay tuned!
LCMSsearch (Current)
A centralized search platform that helps people quickly discover trusted resources from across the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Rather than requiring users to search dozens of individual websites, LCMSsearch aggregates trusted confessional Lutheran resources into a single searchable experience. Its purpose is to improve discoverability across the Synod, increase collaboration among ministries within the Church, and make the depth of LCMS resources more accessible to members, seekers, pastors, and researchers alike.
LCMSevents (Current)
A comprehensive event calendar that brings together conferences, retreats, workshops, sport leagues, youth and young adult gatherings, campus ministry activities, concerts, continuing education opportunities, and other events from across the LCMS into one easily searchable platform. By providing a single location to discover local, regional, and national events, LCMSevents helps congregations, organizations, and individuals connect with opportunities for worship, learning, fellowship, and service while strengthening collaboration throughout the Synod.
LCMSlink (Future)
A mobile companion app designed to connect Lutherans with the people, places, and resources of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Bringing together features such as LCMSsearch, LCMSevents, curated confessional resources, podcasts, devotionals, and more in one convenient platform.
LCMSlink will help members, seekers, pastors, and church workers stay connected to the life of the Synod. By making faithful Lutheran content more accessible, the app serves as a digital gateway that strengthens engagement with local congregations and the broader mission of the Church.
Meals Before Mass (Future)
A hospitality initiative that encourages Christians to gather around the table before gathering around the altar. By connecting church members and visitors for fellowship before midweek Mass, Meals Before Mass helps cultivate an authentic Christian community, welcome newcomers, and strengthen relationships within local congregations.
Inspired by the Church’s historic emphasis on hospitality and fellowship, the initiative reminds us that sharing a meal can be a meaningful first step toward sharing life together in Christ. Join us in sharing a meal before Mass in your community.
Christian Flag Runs (Future)
A nationwide movement to equip Christians to participate in community runs and walks while carrying the Christian flag as a visible witness to Christ and Him crucified. Through joyful public participation, the initiative encourages believers to engage their communities with humility and hope, opening opportunities for conversation, evangelism, and encouragement.
By bringing a faithful Christian presence into public spaces, Christian Flag Runs seeks to remind communities that Christ’s Church is active, visible, and committed to serving the world with the Gospel.
“Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” -Jesus, ref. Mark 16:15 (ESV)
Meet Our Team
About Us
The Lutheran Digital Mission League was founded by two Christian brothers that connected through social media in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who have a passion for reaching their generation with the beauty of the Church’s truth and theology by equipping the Church for Digital Mission. The Lutheran Digital Mission League exists to bring confessional Christian media to the whole world.
Matthew Gehne
Matthew Gehne grew up in a Christian household. His father, Rev David Gehne is the head pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Racine Wisconsin. Growing up as a PK (Pastor’s Kid), Matthew developed a firm foundation in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, which he carried with him through four years of active duty service in the United States Marine Corps and as he pursued a four-year bachelor’s degree at University Wisconson-Madison. Matthew now lives in Middle Tennessee and is a faithful member at Our Savior Lutheran Church. In his vocation, he is a full-time firefighter and also creates Lutheran content across several online platforms. His passion for sharing the Lutheran faith through apologetics and theology on social media motivated him to co-found the Lutheran Digital Mission League as he seeks to further reach his generation with all the tools available.
Steven Policastro
Steven Policastro grew up in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, where he first learned that God created the Earth in six days and that Jesus died to save him from his sins at the age of four years old. Upon completing Lutheran school in twelfth grade, Steven pursued a double bachelor’s degree at Stetson University in Political Science and Business Management. As an active part of his local church in college, Steven was a bold witness for Christ on and off campus. Steven lives in Central Florida and is part of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (SELC). In his full-time vocation, Steven engages in making Christian education accessible by creating biblical worldview curriculum and engaging in public policy research. His passion for inviting people into local parish life motivated him to co-found the Lutheran Digital Mission League as he seeks to further engage those in his generation and the next with the truth of God’s Word.
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The Lutheran Digital Mission League is an independent ministry and is not an official agency of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Our doctrinal position is derived from and intentionally aligned with the confessional standards of the Synod.