Thank you for visiting our website! St. Matthew is a growing, liturgical church in the heart of Conway, AR, and a member congregation of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS). Our Sunday service is at 10:00 AM with Bible class and Sunday school at 9:00 AM. Whether you are a first time visitor, a college student, or a lifelong Lutheran, we invite you to join us this fall as we worship Christ Jesus and receive His gifts!

Sermons

September 6, 2026 Sermon

The sermon for Sun, Sept 6, 2026 was based on Matthew 18:1-20. This sermon contrasts Jesus' definition of winning with that of the disciples and...
Posted on September 07, 2026 1:22 PM by Kory Janneke

August 30, 2026 Sermon

The sermon for Sun, Aug 30, 2026 was based on Matthew 16:21-28. This sermon considers what sort of Messiah Jesus is, evaluates cross-less faith...
Posted on September 01, 2026 10:42 AM by Kory Janneke

August 23, 2026 Sermon

The sermon for Sun, Aug 23, 2026 was based on Matthew 16:13-20. It focused on three questions related to this passage: Jesus' question, "Who do you...
Posted on August 23, 2026 8:47 AM by Kory Janneke

News

Fall Feast & Fellowship - Sun, Oct. 4

Please plan to join us at St. Matthew on Sunday, October 4, 2026. For our 10am service we are encouraging members to invite a friend, family...
Posted on September 07, 2026 1:28 PM by Kory Janneke

2026 Music on the Mountain

Camp Trinity, the Lutheran Camp on Petit Jean Mountain, will once again host its annual Music on the Mountain event on Saturday, September 26. No...
Posted on September 01, 2026 11:03 AM by Kory Janneke

Life Line Health Screening - Sept. 17

St. Matthew will host a Life Line Health Screening on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Here is some additional information from Life Line with ways...
Posted on August 20, 2026 10:17 AM by Kory Janneke

Pastor's Page

The Ministry of Reconciliation

Note: This Pastor’s Page is adapted from my Aug 16, 2026 sermon for Rev. Dr. Leroy Leach’s installation as St. Matthew's Assistant Pastor. The...
Posted on September 04, 2026 9:38 AM by Kory Janneke

Our New Stained Glass Window

Earlier this month, St. Matthew’s new stained-glass window was installed. This window has been a long time in coming! Its predecessor was much...
Posted on August 20, 2026 10:26 AM by Kory Janneke

Questions about the Creeds

Lutheran Christians confess the church’s three historic creeds: the Apostles’, Nicene and Athanasian Creeds. These creeds are called “ecumenical”...
Posted on July 23, 2026 1:20 PM by Kory Janneke

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