Partnering for Long-Term Ministry in First Nations Communities

Representatives from Lutheran Church–Canada, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots, Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada, and the B.C. Mission Boat Society meet in Winnipeg.

CANADA – Expanding outreach to Indigenous Peoples has been identified as a key priority by members of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC), building on longstanding relationships in First Nations communities across the country.

From June 16–17, representatives from LCC, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots (LAMP), Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada, and the B.C. Mission Boat Society (BCMBS) met in Winnipeg to strengthen collaboration in Indigenous ministry. Discussions focused on how best to coordinate efforts in communities where these ministries are already present, particularly by providing consistency in pastoral care. The group also explored sustainable funding models to support long-term ministry.

Rev. Jacob Quast and the BCMBS team in Klemtu, B.C.

In July, Rev. Jacob Quast, LCC’s Director of Domestic Missions, joined BCMBS on a mission trip to the remote First Nations community of Klemtu, B.C. There, the team shared the Gospel through children’s ministry (Kids Club) and other opportunities for outreach among both youth and adults. BCMBS has served in Klemtu for over twenty-five years and has built a deep relationship with the community. The welcome was warm, and the need and desire for increased spiritual and pastoral care was clearly expressed.

Rev. Quast encourages LCC members to keep this work in prayer—that the peace and comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ may be known and received in all the communities where LCC and our partner organizations are privileged to serve.

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