Latin America and the Caribbean

The Rev. Geraldo Walmir Schüler, president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil, addresses the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Portuguese on July 30, 2023. A translation of his speech appears on the screen behind him. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)

OIM presentations highlight three-fold approach to mission work

The series of four presentations on the Synod’s international mission efforts explain the OIM’s emphasis on spreading the Gospel, planting Lutheran churches and showing mercy.

LCMS Missouri District President Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan, chairman of Floor Committee 2 on International Witness, speaks to the delegates on Aug. 1 at the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. (LCMS/Roy S. Askins)

Convention

Convention adopts seven International Witness resolutions

The resolutions from Floor Committee 2 address the Alliance Missionary Program, independent international congregations and the FORO model, among other things.