After years under communism the Bulgarian people are struggling to build a market economy. The beauty of neighborhoods built in the early 1900’s and the production of rose oil mask the real need of the Bulgarians to learn of the Gospel. The relationship between the historic orthodox church and state make ministry in this Balkan […]
The Taiwan population is just over 23 million people. The official language of Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese. The traditional religion on Taiwan is a mix of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. But the greatest barrier to the gospel of Jesus Christ is ancestor worship. The Christian Church body in Taiwan that the WELS cooperates with is […]
Malawi means ‘flame’ in the national language of the land, Chichewa. Certainly the Spirit’s fire can be witnessed at work in the WELS’ largest foreign mission. Since our beginning in 1963, the Lutheran church has grown to over 30,000 members in 135 congregations served by 18 national pastors and aided by 7 missionaries. The good […]
In Brazil, the world’s fifth-largest country, three WELS missionaries are working to establish a Brazilian Lutheran Church. By modeling ministry and on-the-job training of national leaders, our missionaries seek to help congregations grow (by God’s grace) in the cities of Dourados, Cuiabá, Gravataí and Cachoeirinha.
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“Welcome to Nigeria!” This is the frequent greeting in this West African giant of 135 million people. While the life in Nigeria can be difficult, the welcoming hearts and smiles make every trip worthwhile. Christ the King Lutheran Church of Nigeria and All Saints Lutheran Church of Nigeria are our two sister synods in the […]
In Mozambique, one of Africa’s most rapidly developing countries, two WELS missionaries will be starting evangelism projects and outreach in the city of Nampula. Nampula is a large and growing city in Northern Mozambique. The urban outreach efforts are likely to include radio ministry and a Christian Information Center. The hope is to quickly add […]
Albania is a small country across the Adriatic Sea from Italy; it is one of the poorest countries in Europe, and commonly considered to be the only Muslim country in Europe. But there is a vibrancy in the capital city of Tirana - and also materialism. But here we have a congregation in the main […]
Mariachis play, purple flowers bloom, and the smell of fresh tortillas fills the air at dinnertime: welcome to Mexico. This colorful country is more than a tourist destination; fellow Lutherans are busy spreading God’s Word there.
The Lutheran church in Mexico worships in thirteen different locations each week. Six Mexican pastors, together with three seminary students, […]
Missionary David Bivens was assigned as a missionary to Brazil where he and his wife would carry out ministry in the Portuguese language in and around the city of Gravataí located in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. Please pray for them as they seek to bring the Gospel message to another country and […]
Missionary Guy Marquardt has served on the Brazil field since his assignment from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 1994. The Marquardt family lives in Gravataí, in the southern-most state in Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul. Missionary Marquardt’s current duties include serving as Field Coordinator for the Brazil mission and director of the seminary, and modeling ministry in the […]
Amanda serves the mission in Zambia in her role as Support Manager and Nutrition Consultant in the new Lutheran Health and Development Program. She was born and raised in the US’s Midwest. While attending the University of Minnesota, she met her husband, Jason, through True North Campus Ministries. Amanda has lived in Zambia since 2005 […]
Pastor Douglas Weiser serves a congregation in Bellevue, WA. In addition to his full-time service there he also serves as the WELS liaison to our sister synod’s in Nigeria. Doug has served in Louisiana, South Dakota and Zambia, Africa. He makes several trips to Nigeria each year to assist the sister synods.
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