Burakowski Family

Rev. Jonah and Elizabeth Burakowski

Serving the Lord in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region


 

Bio

The Rev. Jonah and Elizabeth Burakowski serve the Lord as career missionaries through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region, based in the Dominican Republic. As associate regional director, Jonah works closely with the regional director to develop and implement strategic plans for 22 countries in South and Central America, the Caribbean and Spain. He also supports the development of the region’s missionary team and serves as a theological educator and missionary pastor.

Jonah was born in Southfield, Mich. His home congregation is Divine Savior Lutheran Church, Hartford, Wis. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Family Science and Human Sexuality from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Mich.; a master’s degree in Counseling and Higher Education Administration from Emporia State University, Emporia, Kan.; and a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Before serving as a missionary, he worked at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich. He has also served parishes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Virginia. In Virginia, he was a church planter and served at a mission church. Jonah also volunteered as a short-term missionary to India in 2007 and has been involved with the Dominican Republic FORO since 2017. In his free time, he enjoys camping, gardening and traveling.

Elizabeth was born in Birmingham, Mich. She has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Mich. Prior to heading to the Dominican Republic, Elizabeth served as director of children’s ministries at her home congregation, Divine Savior, Hartford, Wis. She also served as a short-term missionary to Hong Kong in 2006 and is active in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys camping, traveling, making crafts and looking for antiques. Jonah and Elizabeth have three daughters: Theresa, Kaijala and Olivia.

Prayers

Please pray for the Burakowski family as they engage in mission and ministry in Latin America. Pray also for the communities where missionaries are already serving and for the expansion of God’s kingdom so that others may know Christ and Him crucified. Give thanks that Jonah, Elizabeth and their daughters are serving God’s children in this part of the world.

 Download prayer card
 

Additional Information

  • Birthday: Jonah — Sept. 13, Elizabeth — Jan. 1, Theresa — Feb. 6, Kaijala — July 5, Olivia — Aug. 7
  • Anniversary: May 25
  • Home District: South Wisconsin

Partner with us

Giving Online: You can partner with the LCMS by making an online gift restricted in use to the support of THE BURAKOWSKI FAMILY.

Give Now

Giving by Check: You can also make a donation towards the Burakowski's ministry by check.
Mail your check, made payable to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and designated with their last name
, to:

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
P.O. Box 66861
St. Louis, MO 63166-6861

(Or call 888-930-4438 to speak with someone.)

 Connect with us


  Support the mission

  Learn more


Network Supported Missionaries

Learn the history behind the LCMS Network Supported Missionary (NSM) model.

Join us on the journey

Mission and Vision

Seven Mission Priorities

The Lutheran Witness Magazine

The Lutheran Witness Magazine

MDFL Resource Center

Making Disciples for Life - Resource Center

Latest Convention Information

68th Regular Convention

Church Work Recruitment Initiative

Set Apart to Serve

Caring for Ukraine

Ukraine Support

Contact Us
 

  Email us
 

  Church Info Center: 888-843-5267
  Staff Switchboard: 800-248-1930
  Donor Care Line: 888-930-4438
 

 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122-7226

 

Guide Star Logo BBB Logo


The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Inc., including Mission Central (in Mapleton, Iowa), is an IRS registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity.

A contribution designated (restricted) for a specific purpose, when accepted, will be used only to fund expenses related to that purpose. Occasionally, we may receive more in contributions for a particular purpose than can be wisely applied to it in the foreseeable future or the purpose may cease to be feasible. In these situations, the LCMS will make reasonable attempts to contact contributors to apply their contribution toward another aspect of ministry that aligns closely the contributor’s goals and values. If a contributor cannot be contacted, the LCMS will use the gift to meet a similar pressing need that most closely matches the contributor's original intent.

Consistent with Synod Board policy and in recognition of a more challenging economic and philanthropic/fundraising environment due to inflationary pressure, not more than 12.5 percent of any charitable contribution will be allocated to administering gifts and communicating with contributors (compared to a not-more-than ceiling of 10.5 percent the previous fiscal year). Contributions received and accepted by the LCMS are deemed to be in agreement with this statement.

Donor Transparency Resources


Employment   |   For the Media   |   Site Map   |   Privacy   |   Social Media Guidelines    |   Social Media Directory

 

© 2003 – 2010   The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. All Rights Reserved.