Matching Gift Opportunities
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Global Seminary Initiative: International Student Scholarships
Gifts matched up to $175,000
A friend of the LCMS is again matching contributions directed to the Global Seminary Initiative’s International Student Scholarships component. Donations in any amount up to $175,000 are eligible for this opportunity, until the available matching funds are fully claimed.
Donations will be matched if given to the LCMS (to be split equally between the two LCMS seminaries) or mailed to the seminary you personally prefer.
This collaborative annual campaign by the LCMS, Concordia Theological Seminary and Concordia Seminary makes it possible for qualified, approved international students to pursue advanced degrees at our world-class seminaries. They can then return home to serve as professors and church leaders in their home county. This kind of theological education is the most requested form of assistance by our 38 partner churches.
To have your gift to the LCMS matched, make your check payable to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and write on the memo line or personal note GSI: International Scholarships (or Account A20178-23078). Or you can donate online by clicking the “Donate” button below.
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To give to a specific seminary, please contact their advancement office directly or visit their website.
LCMS Joint Seminary Fund
June 22, 2020 update — The match on contributions to the LCMS Joint Seminary Fund has been fully claimed by many wonderful people, groups and congregations. We thank each and every participant for being the generous, caring disciples you are.
Global Mission Fund
May 8, 2020 update — The match on contributions to the Global Mission Fund has been fully claimed by many wonderful people, groups and congregations. We thank each and every participant for being the generous, caring disciples you are.
International Mission
May 6, 2020 update — The match on contributions to International Mission (general support) has been fully claimed by many wonderful people, groups and congregations. We thank each and every participant for being the generous, caring disciples you are.
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