At its November meeting, the Board heard from its chairman about efforts to increase the efficiencies of corporate Synod so the church can use the savings on its “core competencies.”
Missionaries
‘Know Before You Go’ — safety tips for international missionaries
The LCMS Office of International Mission provides a “Know Before You Go” document with helpful travel safety principles from various sources.
From the Mission Field – Togo Mercy Medical Team
The Rev. Gary Schulte, area director for LCMS West Africa, shares a story from the Togo Mercy Medical Team clinic in September.
‘Reporter’ Supplement: You get to tell them — share the Gospel at home and worldwide
In a supplement to the November 2018 Reporter, the LCMS Offices of International and National Mission highlight opportunities to share the Gospel in your backyard, across the country and around the world.
Orientation equips six new missionary families for international service
A new group of missionaries were sent out with a plea for God’s blessing during a “Service of Sending” on Aug. 3 at the LCMS International Center chapel in St. Louis.
From the Mission Field – May 2018
Leaders of six Lutheran church bodies, three seminaries and five Bible institutes gathered with over 40 other theologians and church workers at the Concordia The Reformer Mercy Center and Seminary in Santiago, Dominican Republic. In Kenya, Britt Odemba is celebrating five years of service as an LCMS career missionary.
Missouri Synod missionaries from across U.S. accept calls to serve abroad
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has announced 10 missionaries accepting calls to serve in seven countries around the globe. The Synod’s newest missionaries serve in Germany, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Peru, Spain and Uganda.
Missionaries blessed for service in seven countries
After a two-week orientation, 10 missionaries are “sent” to serve in Germany, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Peru, Spain and Uganda.
‘A global perspective’ — linking congregations, missionaries
A story from “Lutherans Engage the World” that addresses opportunities for LCMS congregations to support LCMS mission work.
Summer ‘Engage’ looks at missionaries, mission partners
“Lutherans Engage the World” spotlights the Synod’s witness and mercy work across the globe.
Boards and Business: International, National Mission
Reports on recent meetings of the Synod’s Boards for International and National Mission.
‘Now is the time’ for Gambia mission
Native Gambian Rev. Dr. John Loum is called to part-time missionary service in a partnership between the Synod and Concordia Seminary.
Missionaries plan visits to stateside congregations
Over the next two years, every LCMS missionary family will make home visits to share their experiences with supporters.
Discover ways to support LCMS missionaries
For two months every two years, each LCMS missionary family returns to the United States. This is an opportunity for the congregations, groups, and individuals of the LCMS to renew or consider beginning their support of a missionary.
LWML convention offers family-friendly events
The 75th Anniversary Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League — June 22-25 in Albuquerque, N.M. — offers events and programs for all family members.
Photo essay: A Confident Confession
Built upon decades of missionary work, new Togolese pastors preach and teach the Christian faith with confidence.