A new edition of Missions Unpacked for Kids, produced by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Short-Term Mission unit, is now available.
LCMS International Mission
From the mission field: Pastoral education in Africa
The LCMS Office of International Mission worked with Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, to create a curriculum dedicated to providing pastors in Africa with advanced leadership training.
Two new preaching stations open in Uruguay
LCMS missionaries in Uruguay work with pastors of the Lutheran Church of Uruguay and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil to bring the Gospel to the Uruguayan people.
Relief efforts begin after Hurricane Fiona
Early reports from LAC missionaries confirm the impact of this storm on communities struggling to recover from previous storms.
‘What a joy’: Day of Thanksgiving celebrates missionaries
On Aug. 26, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod recognized the service of eight missionaries and missionary families who are retiring or leaving the field and welcomed one new missionary.
BIM plans for future, gives thanks for past blessings
The board met May 26–27 in St. Louis.
LCMS Board of Directors approves surplus budget for FY23
The budget includes total revenue of just over $82 million and total spending of $81.4 million.
Program ‘unpacks’ Synod’s international mission work
Missions Unpacked provides interactive, online resources that enable people to learn more about the Synod’s international mission work without ever leaving home.
Lutherans around the world unite to support refugees
Refugees from Ukraine continue to escape to any place that will accept them.
Amid war in Ukraine, the church’s mission remains
As the conflict in Ukraine enters its second month, the people of the LCMS continue to pray for those affected and seek opportunities to help.
From the mission field: Helping Ukrainian refugees in Romania
This month’s “From the Mission Field” update comes from the Rev. Andrew Fedder, LCMS missionary to Romania.
‘Let love be genuine’: More help for Ukraine
The actions of a Lutheran in Romania bear witness to the love of God in Christ Jesus.
‘The list changes daily’: Help for Ukraine
The LCMS Office of International Mission is currently working with five partner churches to help refugees from this conflict.