Mission Service Opportunities
God is calling... Your church is calling... Where will you go?
International Educators
Mission Opportunities for LCMS Teachers
Serve two years or more in one of our international schools. International education is a challenging, rewarding experience that will change the way you see the teaching ministry.
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Congregation Connect
Mission Opportunities for LCMS Congregations
Congregation Connect is designed to equip, send, and support congregations and mission fields as the congregation and mission field work together to proclaim the message of hope and love we have in Christ.
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About us
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod sends missionaries to the ends of the earth. They come from all walks of life. They are school teachers, office workers, doctors, and truck drivers. They are fresh out of college and newly retired; students and stay at home moms; pastors and people who work with their hands for a living. They serve for a week or two with a team or they spend years immersed in a culture. They touch lives with the Good News of God’s great love for all people. They share this in words, in actions and in the relationships they build.
God calls each of us to join Him in the work He is doing at home and all over the world. Is He calling you to step out in faith? Take a moment to look at the different possibilities of service. Browse through the opportunity database. Where is God leading you?
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What's your GO? Who is God calling you to share His Good News with?
What’s your GO? Who is God calling you to share His Good News with? It could be someone in your family, school, workplace, or neighborhood. Or, it could be someone across the globe! This video is ideal to use in your home, small group Bible study, or with an entire congregation to encourage mission involvement.
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Me a Missionary?
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Audio Interview with Erin Alter
Listen to an audio interview with Erin Alter, who serves the Lord as the program director for GEO missionary service at LCMS World Mission. She recruits and places individuals for GEO missionary service around the world. Before joining LCMS World Mission’s staff in July 2004, Erin served as a long-term missionary in Japan through the volunteer youth ministry (VYM) program for more than three years. She focused on teaching conversational English and also taught Bible studies. Listen to Erin’s interview here. Listen
Audio Interview with Jennifer Mustard
Want to learn more about short-term service opportunities with LCMS World Mission? Listen to an audio interview with Jennifer Mustard! Jennifer serves as a placement counselor for LCMS World Mission, recruiting and placing short-term teams and individuals. Listen