Category: Mission News

February 20, 2025

A new Lutheran mission among the Shan People in Thailand

THAILAND – In the northern reaches of Thailand, nestled among the mountains of Chiang Mai, a remarkable new mission has taken root among the Shan people. Supported by Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) and carried out by faithful workers of Thailand Concordia Lutheran Church (TCLC), this mission…

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February 12, 2025

“We Need Hymns” Singing About Jesus in Francophone Africa 

by Phillip Magness  Hymns and Hymnals Lutheranism has been associated with congregational song since the earliest days of the Reformation. Even before the Augsburg Confession, Martin Luther recognized the pedagogical usefulness of music and the need for the saints to sing the faith.1 Lutherans developed a rich and robust…

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February 10, 2025

Pastors installed to serve new Lutheran mission in Managua

NICARAGUA – On February, 2, 2025, the Lutheran Church in Nicaragua (Iglesia Luterana-Sinodo de Nicaragua – ILSN) joyfully celebrated the installation of Rev. Felix Sanchez and Rev. Agustin Lanzas, who have been called to serve a new mission congregation in the capital city of Managua….

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February 6, 2025

Veritas and Caritas United: A Confessional Lutheran Approach to Missions

by M.L. Smith The mission of the Church is fundamentally rooted in the proclamation of God’s Word and the extension of His love to a world in need. As confessional Lutherans, we understand the relationship between Veritas (truth) and Caritas (love/charity) as inseparable and complementary…

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February 5, 2025

Online Vespers in French gain traction across Canada and beyond

ONLINE – During the pandemic, Rev. David Milette of l’Église luthérienne du Bon Berger (Moncton, NB) began providing online weekly Vesper Services in French. Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) Missionary-at-Large (MAL), Rev. Dr. David Somers, joined forces with Rev. Milette and the evening Office became a regular…

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January 7, 2025

Two decades of faithful ministry in Thailand

THAILAND – Thailand Concordia Lutheran Church (TCLC) recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special conference spread over three locations: from October 8-9 in Bangkok, from October 10-11 in Phang-Gha, and from October 12-13 in Chiangmai. The celebrations brought together members from various sister churches…

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