LCMS World Mission Blog

Rev. Mark and Sandi Eisold prepare for ministry in Peru

Rev. Mark and Sandi Eisold were recently interviewed by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette about their missionary service with LCMS World Mission. In the article, Mark shares how God called him from a career in the business world to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo., and then eventually to missionary service in Latin America.

Good news from LCMS missionaries and partner churches in Paraguay

It may have seemed an impossible dream at first; a missionary training program done in partnership with sister churches of the LCMS and with teachers and students from multiple cultures and areas of service. Yet from May 15-May 30 in Ciudad Del Este, Paraguay, a group of approximately 45 adults and 20 children gathered…

Good news from LCMS missionaries in the Dominican Republic

We are celebrating the first steps towards a new church in Las Americas. Last Sunday was a landmark day for the mission in Las Americas as we celebrated the dedication of the recently purchased property for the building of a future church!

Good news from Rev. Ed and Cherie Auger in Honduras

“For the second time in recent months, I was blessed to visit Honduras, March 8-12, and spend valuable time with Tulio Mejia and his family. Tulio aspires to become a Lutheran pastor and has begun his theological and practical training.

Post-earthquake ministry photos from Chile

On Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the South American country of Chile. The earthquake, one of the strongest ever recorded, claimed more than 700 lives, toppled thousands of buildings and homes, and left an estimated 2 million people homeless. Rev. Dr. Jorge Groh, regional director of Latin America and the Caribbean [...]

Chilean church plans for post-earthquake ministry

In the midst of the chaos following the Feb. 27 earthquake and resulting tsunami, leaders and members of the Confessional Lutheran Church of Chile (IELCHI) remain focused on how they can minister to each other and to others in their communities.

LCMS offers prayers and support for Chile and partners

The president of the LCMS’ Chilean partner church body said his members and pastors are safe following the Feb. 27 8.8 magnitude earthquake even as the church body’s assessment of damage continues.

Good news from Rev. Ed and Cherie Auger on a special assignment in Haiti

“We had a work plan for January: Stephen Ministry classes, Bible studies, confirmation classes, appointments, etc. Then, on Jan. 12, the earth shook and all eyes turned toward Haiti, with good reason.

Audio interview with Rev. Don Johnson

Rev. Don Johnson has served the Lord as the executive director of Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots U.S. since 1994. This ministry seeks to share Christ’s Kingdom with native North American peoples for ministry to their own and to others. Listen as Don discusses this unique mission outreach to equip native men and women for [...]

Audio Interview with James Neuendorf

James Neuendorf serves as a the communications specialist for Latin America and the Caribbean through LCMS World Mission. He joined other members of the LCMS assessment team that went into Haiti Jan. 22-23 to meet with leaders from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti and to evaluate the spiritual, emotional, and physical damage that the [...]