About

The Rev. Matthew and Kali Wood serve on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Indonesia, based in Medan. Matthew serves the LCMS Asia region as an area facilitator with responsibilities in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia and Australia. Matthew works with local church leaders to develop ministry strategies and implement FORO meetings to connect local church partners with LCMS districts, circuits, congregations, Recognized Service Organizations and individuals. In Indonesia, Matthew works closely with the Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI). He helps train pastors and lay leaders for the GKLI by providing continuing education and resource development.
Matthew’s hometown is Mound, Minn., and he grew up attending Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wayzata, Minn. He earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn. He received his Master of Divinity and a Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Kali’s hometown is Milwaukee, Wis., where she attended Covenant Lutheran Church growing up. She earned a bachelor’s degree and received specialized certification from Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn. Matthew and Kali enjoy spending time with their four beautiful children.
Pray for Matthew and Kali as they serve in Asia. Pray for each of them as they continue to build relationships and navigate the joys and challenges of cross-cultural living. Pray for Kali and the kids especially that they would excel and find joy in homeschooling. Let us give thanks that the Wood family is serving in this part of the world.

Matthew and Kali Wood

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