Category: Missions
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…
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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