Missionary Alumni blog

Alumnus Rutt, new director of LHM International Ministries

LCMS World Mission congratulates alumnus Dr. Douglas L. Rutt of Fort Wayne, Ind., who has been named director of the International Ministries division at Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM). He began his new position on July 30 and will oversee the International Ministries division at LHM’s St. Louis, Mo. headquarters…

Aug. 15 celebration for Schneiders in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, Colo., would like to invite all LCMS missionary alumni to attend a special celebration for Rev. David and Darlene Schneider upon the 50th anniversary of David’s ordination and their commissioning as Lutheran missionaries. The Schneiders are currently active members at Family of Christ. During their career, the [...]

Missionary veterans honored

Six missionary veteran couples were honored this week at the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Houston, Texas. The missionaries, who were recognized by Synod President Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, together represent more than 220 years of service on the mission field.

Bunkowskes honored by Lutheran Bible Translators

LCMS World Mission joins in congratulating Dr. Eugene and Bernice Bunkowske, pioneering LCMS missionaries in West African Bible translation and in mission service around the world, who have been honored with the “Lutheran Bible Translators (LBT) Lifetime Achievement Award.”

Veteran missionary couples to be honored at 2010 Synod convention

LCMS President Gerald Kieschnick will present six veteran LCMS missionary couples to the LCMS Convention in July 2010 to be honored for their years of faithful service to the Lord. These missionaries have served a total of more than 220 years through LCMS World Mission.

CISS Principal receives Alumna of the Year award from Concordia University Chicago

LCMS World Mission celebrates with International Educator Louise Weber, who received the Alumna of the Year Award at the 2010 commencement exercises of Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill. This award is given annually to an alumnus whose service to the church and community has brought honor to Concordia University Chicago.

Web site shows missionary profiles, learnings

A new Web site launched by the Lutheran Society for Missiology could be dubbed “everything you always wanted to know about LCMS missionaries — and more!” The Web site, which has been “live” for about two months, profiles 60 veteran LCMS missionaries, most of whom have served for 20 years or more. It will eventually include [...]

Later generations of missionaries to Argentina contribute to bilingual CPH resource

     Concordia Publishing House shared this news: Editorial Concordia, the Spanish division of Concordia Publishing House, announces its 2009 Spanish/bilingual Vacation Bible School, Un viaje en miniatura: Descubriendo la grandeza de Dios (A Tiny Adventure: Discovering the Greatness of God). Through the 5-day program, children learn that though mankind is too small to save [...]

An Open Letter from The Board for Mission Services

  The members of the Board for Mission Services of LCMS World Mission are pleased to share their Open Letter with the church in these unprecedented times with unprecedented Gospel-sharing opportunities. Read the letter

First India Summit brings together mission advocates and vision

  India Lutherans and American Lutherans jointly host gathering in St. Louis, Mo. Leaders from the India Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELC) presented their vision for mission and ministry at the first-ever India Summit, held Jan. 15-17, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Des Peres, Mo. The IELC, LCMS World Mission, and LCMS World Relief and Human [...]