The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Directors, Council of Presidents and Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in St. Louis in August and September.
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FORO model brings together partners in mission
The FORO (forum) model started in the LCMS Latin America and the Caribbean region as a way to bring together various mission partners around the strategic plan in a particular area.
‘Remember, Repent, Rejoice’: Celebrating 125 years of mission work in Latin America
The first LCMS missionary to Latin America went to Brazil in 1900.
New missionaries prepare to deploy
This is the second of three cycles of missionary orientation scheduled to take place this year.
‘A significant step’: The Gospel goes forth in Italy
Two men who learned about confessional Lutheranism from LCMS pastors were recently ordained as pastors in the Confessional Lutheran Church of Italy.
Fellowship recognized with Lutheran Church of Bolivia
A Divine Service on May 24 celebrated the official recognition of altar and pulpit fellowship.
‘Come and see’: Preaching the Word in Spain
The LCMS Office of International Mission is seeking ways to expand the alliance missionary program in Spain and around the world.
New ministry leaders join IC staff
The leaders will serve in the areas of international mission, discipleship and family ministry.
Mission boards meet via Zoom
The LCMS Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in late January.
‘Expanding the Spanish Footprint’: Language instruction for pastors
The immersive course will be hosted in the Dominican Republic
Rajek installed as OIM executive director
Rajek previously served as director of the LCMS Eurasia region.
From the mission field: Responding to emergencies
The LCMS Office of International Mission allocates funds for unexpected mercy needs in each of its four world regions.
Missionaries end, begin service
Missionaries who have concluded their service were recognized on July 19, and missionaries who recently completed orientation were recognized on Aug. 2.
BOD adopts $80.6M budget for FY25
The budget reflects an anticipated $78.6M in total revenue and net asset releases, $2.01M in board-designated releases, and a surplus of $51,000.
BNM, BIM hold spring meetings
Both boards reviewed the proposed budgets and provided feedback for their respective mission units, the Office of National Mission and Office of International Mission.
From the mission field: Project 24 breaks new ground
The new facility is scheduled to be completed in June.

