Global Work

The LCMS sent its first international missionary in 1894 and has not looked back since. Now, over 100 LCMS missionaries spread the Gospel, plant Lutheran churches and show mercy in over 30 countries around the globe.

Global Work

Our Work in the World Map

The map shows the countries where LCMS International Mission is currently working.

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'Journal of Lutheran Mission'

A journal of Lutheran missiology for the 21st century.

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In the News

September 24, 2026

Webinar to tackle myths about missionaries

On Saturday, Oct. 24, 10–11 a.m. Central Daylight Time, hear from a panel of current missionaries about how they spread the Gospel, plant Lutheran churches and show mercy around the world.

September 18, 2026

Fellowship recognized between LCMS and Lutheran Mission–Australia

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and LM–A President Rev. Dr. Matthew Anker signed the official protocol document during the LM–A convention in August.

August 31, 2026

Press release — LCMS resolves HKISAL legal dispute

The LCMS, which founded Hong Kong International School in 1966 and has conducted mission work in Hong Kong for more than 80 years, has resolved its dispute with Hong Kong International School Association Limited.

Highlights

Young adults learn and serve in Dominican Republic

Young adults learn and serve in Dominican Republic

In June 2026, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc, Wis., sent six members of its young adult group on an LCMS mission education trip to the Dominican Republic.

Global theological education: A postcard from Kenya

In June 2026, the Rev. Brian J. Hamer was privileged to teach one week of Lutheran music enrichment at Neema Lutheran University in Kenya.

Short-term opportunities to serve God in the global church

I was blessed to serve on a missionary kid short-term trip in the Africa region.

Teaching the Lutheran Confessions in Uganda

The Lutheran Church of Uganda is hungry for the Lutheran Confessions and rejoices when pastors come on short-term mission trips to teach.

January 20, 2026

10 reasons to spend your spring break on a mission trip

Rachel Franke spent spring break serving on an LCMS Mission Education trip to the Czech Republic, where she witnessed God’s love in action every day. Here are 10 reasons why she think other college students should do the same.