office of international mission Archives

Photo feature: Mission to Mexico

After nearly 20 years, the LCMS now has two (soon to be three) missionaries serving in Mexico City.

New missionaries ‘sent’ for service worldwide

Ten new missionaries — along with their seven spouses and 19 children — are blessed for service in the Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, South Korea, Panama and Peru.

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Ten new missionaries, families start two-week orientation

The missionaries are called by the Synod’s Office of International Mission to serve in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

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‘Crowdfunding’ project aims to provide books for kids in Kenya

There are just two weeks left to raise the remaining $1,023 for the “Christ’s Care for Children: Libraries in Kenya” project.

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KFUO Audio: Interview with Chaplain Steve Hokana about LCMS’ Ministry to the Armed Forces

KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates talks with Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Steven Hokana, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Assistant Director of Ministry to the Armed Forces, about Hokana’s new position. Hokana helps oversee the Synod’s ministry to U.S. service members, veterans and their families.

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Synod offers missionaries options amid fears of Zika Virus

Those who are pregnant and serving in the Latin America region may relocate with their families to another country or return to the United States for the duration of their pregnancy.