Eurasia

A New Home in Christ

As the debate about asylum seekers rages in Europe, Persian migrants are finding forgiveness in Jesus Christ and an eternal home in His Body, the church.

Welcoming Ukrainian Refugees

Ukrainian Alex Gerzhyk found safety in the United States thanks to the diligent efforts of St. John Lutheran Church, Hubbard, Iowa.

Education that Crosses Borders

Meet the Rev. Bahadir Argönül, pastor of Istanbul Lutheran Church in Istanbul, Turkey.

Starting a Lutheran Congregation in Greece

Meet Jordan Tsakmalis, who hopes to start the first Lutheran congregation in Katerini, Greece.

Refuge for Ukrainian Refugees

The International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, has become home to a group of Ukrainian refugees.

Q&A with the Rev. Dr. Cory Rajek, Eurasia Regional Director

The Rev. Dr. Cory Rajek took over as regional director in January 2023.

‘The Word Does Everything’

Students and staff of the Luther Academy in Riga, Latvia, gather in Wittenberg, Germany, for a week of in-person learning and fellowship.

Q&A with Rev. James Krikava, Eurasia Regional Director

The Rev. James Krikava talks about what The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is doing to assist Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians amid the current crisis.

Keeping the ‘Missionary Briquette’ Hot

A project to reach Farsi speakers energizes experts from both sides of the Atlantic.

United in the Mission of the Church

Meet three of the Synod’s missionaries who are serving in the Czech Republic, Papua New Guinea and Kenya.

There’s an App for That: Sharing the Gospel in the Czech Republic

A new prayer app, available in both Czech and English, is connecting people with the Gospel and the church.

Bringing the Reformation to Bucharest

The Confessional Lutheran Church in Romania and its pastor are bringing the true Gospel to Romanians

A Bridge to the Gospel

Die Brücke, a Lutheran outreach center in Leipzig, Germany, is connecting refugees and native Germans to Christ

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