Representatives of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus and the LCMS sign the agreement at the end of discussions Nov. 10-13 in Addis Ababa.
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COP meeting spotlights training, mercy, outreach, mission
The Sept. 20-23 meeting of the LCMS Council of Presidents involves a lot more than oversight of administrative issues.
Vannarith: Christ can take Cambodia ‘from killing field to living field’
The Rev. Vannarith Chhim and LCMS, LCC leaders sign an agreement for cooperative work in Cambodia.
Global Sem Initiative: Supporting theological education worldwide
The initiative provides scholarships for pastors from emerging and partner church bodies to obtain advanced degrees at the two LCMS seminaries.
BIM calls missionaries, reviews mission work
The Board for International Mission votes to send 21 new missionaries into the field. Many were attending the Synod’s two-week orientation.
Synod, CUS, universities aim to improve international collaboration
That was the goal of the International Endeavor Conference, held May 29 with leaders from the Synod, Concordia University System (CUS) and several CUS schools.
LCMS, LCC, Nicaragua Lutherans sign protocol agreement
The document outlines how the LCMS, Lutheran Church—Canada and Lutheran Church—Synod of Nicaragua will work together to expand mission work.
Retreat ‘encourages,’ ‘renews’ missionaries in Africa
From Guinea to South Africa, missionaries sent by the LCMS to Africa leave their respective fields to enjoy spiritual refreshment and Scriptural reflection during a retreat in Kenya.
Council of Presidents assigns vicarages, first calls
The district presidents also meet with seminary faculty and hear reports from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison and LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. Raymond Hartwig.
Ethiopian church, LCMS agree to formal discussions
Leaders of the 6 million-member Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus and the LCMS agree to future discussions about the relationship between the two church bodies.