Lutherans Engage – Winter 2026

Winter 2026

In this issue of Lutherans Engage the World, you’ll read about many amazing things that God is doing around the world: engaging youth in the faith, caring for refugees, forming deaconesses for service to the church, sharing the Gospel with people in far-flung places. But the mission of the church is not something that “they” are doing “out there.” It’s work that all Christians are involved in — whether in their own neighborhood or by partnering with others across the globe.

In the article “Inviting Mission Partners to the Table,” Eurasia Regional Director Rev. Dr. David Preus says that he hopes the people who attended the recent Germany FORO will return home and tell others, “We have a mission in Germany, and this is what we are doing.” In the same way, we hope you will be encouraged by these examples of how your church is sharing the love and mercy of Jesus Christ all around the globe — all to the glory of God.

Feature Stories

Inviting Mission Partners to the Table
FOROs were recently held in South Africa and Germany, bringing together diverse groups of supporters to collaborate on the planting of churches.

Fostering Faith That Lasts
At St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bourbonnais, Ill., four congregations have come together to build a flourishing youth ministry.

A Deep Desire to Serve Christ
Concordia the Reformer Seminary’s second cohort of deaconess graduates will serve the church in nine Spanish-speaking countries.

Also in This Issue

Director’s Letter: Christ’s Light Still Shines

Q&A: With the Rev. Shauen Trump, Regional Director for Africa

Spotlight: Opening Up New Opportunities for Outreach

Around the LCMS: Grounded in the Word

Mercy Moment: ‘A True Blessing’ to the Church

Witness Moment: Gaining Practical Experience in Church Planting

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