In This Issue - Summer 2025
Ancient Mission, New Alliances
Two alliance missionaries — pastors who come from LCMS partner churches — serve alongside the Lutheran church in Spain.
A Center for Worship and Learning
The new chapel at Neema Lutheran College in Kenya provides a place for worship and the training of future church leaders.
A Congregation Older Than the Nation
The 360-year-old Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew in New York City has welcomed immigrants throughout the centuries.
Caring for God’s Children in Chula Vista
Victory Resource Center in Chula Vista, Calif., provides for the physical and spiritual needs of young families in the community.
Equipped, Encouraged and Eager
LCMS Youth Ministry’s YouthLead program helps teens develop leadership skills and then sends them out to serve in their congregations and communities.
Also in This Issue
Compassion for Parents Living Under the Cross
In 2024 and 2025, the LCMS offered retreats for the parents of children struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity issues.
Supporting the Church’s Workers
Two LCMS programs provide financial assistance and pastoral care for church workers in crisis.
A Different Kind of Business
Jesus came to do His Father’s business, taking our sin on Himself and giving us His grace, mercy and peace.
Q&A with Missionary Jana Inglehart
Inglehart serves as communications specialist for the LCMS Latin America and the Caribbean region.
