mission

From the Mission Field – August 2018

The August “From the Mission Field” has news from Ghana and Kutaisi, Georgia.

Traveling abroad: Serving God’s people while staying safe

The situation in Haiti highlights for Christians how important it is not only to show mercy to the suffering, but also to be guided by wisdom while doing so.

From the Mission Field – April 2018

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

Warehouse fire destroys 1.5 million copies of GOOD NEWS magazine

The magazine is published in 20 languages through the Concordia Mission Society and read in over 100 countries.

‘Journal of Lutheran Mission’ considers Reformation’s impact

The August issue includes essays from the Sixth World Seminaries Conference.

Registration opens Feb. 1 for LWML convention in Albuquerque

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League gears up to celebrate its 75th anniversary at the June 22-25, 2017, convention.

Gen. John Vessey Jr. was mission leader, Joint Chiefs chairman

Vessey died of natural causes Aug. 18 in North Oaks, Minn., surrounded by family, at the age of 94.

LWML accepting applications for mission grants

Mission grant proposals for consideration at the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League’s 2017 convention may be submitted through Sept. 30.

Synod debuts new mission-project catalog

The online catalog provides information about specific national and international mission projects open to receiving special gifts and offerings.

‘Beautiful Feet’ conference registrations due Oct. 12

The Beautiful Feet Mission Conference — a gathering for mission-minded college students — is set for Nov. 12-14 at Concordia University, Nebraska, in Seward, Neb.

New mission journal focuses on Reformation

The edition contains papers presented at the second International Conference on Confessional Leadership this past spring in Wittenberg, Germany.

LWML exceeds record $1.83 million mission goal

Lutheran women contribute more than $19,000 over the auxiliary’s goal for mission projects in 2013-15.

New ‘Journal’ discusses Christ’s mercy in disasters

The February edition of the “Journal of Lutheran Mission” includes papers presented at the LCMS International Disaster Conference last September.

Mission Summit explores changing face of Christianity

The collapse of Christianity in the West and the ramifications of America’s changing demographics are among topics presented during the LCMS Mission Summit.

Second issue of mission journal released

This volume addresses the Church’s expressing comfort and peace as Christians around the world face increasing persecution on account of Christ.