Category: Missions
Our Work in Costa Rica: Rooted in Christ, Growing by Grace
by M.L. Smith Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) began its mission presence in Costa Rica in 2005, recognizing a growing need to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Central American communities both within and beyond Nicaragua’s borders. The first steps were taken when Rev. Pedro Quintero,…
Mission and Vocation: Where has God called you to serve?
by Jacob Quast The mission of the Church remains forever the same: to share the Great Evangel (Gospel), the message of Jesus Christ crucified for sinners. This is accomplished by individual Christians through their many and varied daily vocations. The word “vocation” in English originates…
Pan de Vida: Nourishing Bodies and Souls in Nicaragua
by M.L. Smith Pan de Vida: Nourishing Bodies and Souls in Nicaragua In the heart of Nicaragua, a country where economic challenges weigh heavily on many families, hope shines brightly through the Pan de Vida (Bread of Life) Feeding Program. Supported by Lutheran Church–Canada and…
Apologetics and Evangelism: Two Sides of the Same Coin
by Jacob Quast In our previous two articles concerning missions, we have explored the foundation for the Mission of the Church: truth and love, recognizing that the Church in Mission reaches out with the truth of Jesus Christ and Him crucified, while also serving her…
The Church in Motion: A Confessional Lutheran Approach to Missions
by M.L. Smith The Church is not static; she is the living Body of Christ—called, sent, and always in motion. From the moment Christ commanded His apostles, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19), the Church has been moving—preaching, baptizing, and teaching….
A pastoral letter on three years of war in Ukraine
Today marks the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The following pastoral letter is written by Rev. M.L. Smith, Director of International Missions for Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC). Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, As we mark three years of war in Ukraine, our hearts…
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