LCMS World Mission Blog

Once resistant woman requests Baptism in Guinea

Photo: Andrea Herman This update was shared by LCMS missionary Andrea Herman, who serves in Guinea, West Africa. “‘Kay,’ the wife of one of our church leaders, has always resisted her husband’s invitations to church and my invitations to a women’s Bible study — until recently. As the result of dreams, Kay went from having [...]

The short Small Catechism is translated and available in Georgia and Kyrgyzstan!

The short version of Luther’s Small Catechism has been translated into Georgian and the Kyrgyz language through projects between the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and local partners. Thank you to everyone who supported these projects!

Taiwan missionaries encourage youth and leaders at Taiwan gathering

Photo: High school youth dive into God’s Word at their youth camp in Xinzhu, Taiwan. This update was shared by Graham Guenther, who serves as a GEO missionary in Taiwan. (GEO missionaries serve for one- to two-year terms in locations around the world.) “This month, we helped out with a youth camp for churches from [...]

St. Paul-Dallas is praising God for His increase!

Pastor Byron R. Williams Sr. and the Family of St. Paul-Dallas celebrated God’s Hand moving in a mighty way on Sunday, January 22, 2012.  We were blessed to take 21 young people through the waters of Holy Baptism. Adding to the Kingdom is our mandate at St. Paul-Dallas.  Jesus reminds us, “Therefore go and make [...]

Former shaman graduates from Russian seminary

Photo: Recent seminary graduate Erdene Bandanov and family This update was shared by Rev. Matthew Heise, who serves as a missionary in Russia, Georgia, Mongolia and other locations in Eurasia. “The graduating class this year at the Theological Institute of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingira in Russia was not as large as usual. We [...]

Serve Now Spotlight: Southern Asia

Photo: Sunday school children practice a song at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Tuvalmadom, India. The LCMS region of Southern Asia includes Australia, Bangladesh, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Singapore and Sri Lanka. Click here to learn more. Service Opportunity: Business Manager The newly formed team for the region of Southern Asia [...]