Ministry

Tri-Pillar Publishing is recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We donate a percentage of our books to shut-ins and ministry organizations, and we donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of our books to various Lutheran missions and ministries, both locally as well as across the globe. We also work closely with organizations on ways to use our books for their fundraising efforts. Every time you purchase one of our books, you are helping us reach out to countless others around the world who need to hear the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Learn below about the ministry projects and organizations that we help, or click here to learn more about Tri-Pillar Publishing.

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

An outstanding institution, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL) serves church and world by providing theological education and leadership centered in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ for the formation of pastors, missionaries, deaconesses, scholars, and leaders in the name of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit csl.edu to learn more.

The president of Concordia Seminary, Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer, is the author of Word Alive! 52 Selected Sermons by Dale A. Meyer and Timely Reflections: A Minute a Day with Dale Meyer. Both books are fundraisers for CSL.

Global Lutheran Outreach

Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations...” (Mt. 28:19). Global Lutheran Outreach (GLO) enables Lutherans from any country in the world to serve as missionaries. Wherever God is leading someone to serve in missions, or whenever a Lutheran church or agency is seeking a missionary for a particular mission opportunity, Global Lutheran Outreach is here to provide practical help to make it happen. Visit globallutheranoutreach.com to learn more.

Rev. Dr. James Tino, Director of GLO and one of its missionaries, is the author of Meeting Ananias and Other Eye-opening Stories of Faith. This book is a fundraiser for GLO.

Searchlight Homeless Ministry

Searchlight Homeless Ministry meets twice a week to provide a hearty meal and a Bible study for the homeless in Garden Grove, CA. A team of volunteers shop for groceries, and several homeless volunteers help to prepare the meal in the kitchen. A team of Bible study leaders provide spiritual nourishment for those that attend. This ministry is unique in that the homeless take ownership of it by preparing the food, setting up the meal, cleaning up afterward, and inviting friends to attend. Visit searchlightministries.com to learn more.

Rev. Mark Manning, a pastor at Searchlight Ministries Lutheran Church in Fullerton, CA, is the author of Shaking Scripture: Grasping More of God’s Word. This book is a fundraiser for Searchlight Homeless Ministry.

Jim McConnell Scholarship Fund

The Jim McConnell Scholarship Fund helps provide much-needed funds to alleviate the burden of debt for students in the Director of Christian Education (DCE) program at Concordia University Texas. The program at CTX is the second largest DCE program in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. It has a 100% intern placement rate and is the only program to have placed interns on every continent (except for Antarctica). The scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Jim McConnell, who founded the DCE program at Concordia University Texas in 2000. Visit the Jim McConnell Scholarship page to learn more.

The Lutheran Songbird

The Lutheran Songbird Project was started in 2017 by Heath and Andrea Trampe in an effort to provide more classic Christian music on the internet. Since that time, the Trampes have created over 60 music videos, with about one new video appearing online each week. You can find their videos, featuring the greatest Christian music of all time, on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. All the music is completely free of charge.

Rev. Dr. Heath Trampe, author of Extraordinary News for Ordinary People, served as a missionary in Riga in 2008–2009, and led English-speaking worship services at the cathedral. His book is a fundraiser for Riga Cathedral.

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About Us

We work exclusively with Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) pastors and church workers to produce theologically solid publications that can be an encouragement to anyone—both the longtime Christian as well as the unchurched individual.

Our mission is to spread the saving message of Christ through inspirational and faith-building publications that anyone can easily understand and apply to their lives. We strive to provide resources that will strengthen our readers in their walk with Christ and empower them to be faithful witnesses to those around them.

Tri-Pillar Publishing is recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We donate a percentage of our books to shut-ins and ministry organizations, and we donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of our books to various Lutheran missions and ministries, both locally as well as across the globe. We also work closely with organizations on ways to use our books for their fundraising efforts. Every time you purchase one of our books, you are helping us reach out to countless others around the world who need to hear the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.