El Salvador

Country Summary
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod began mission work in El Salvador in 1977 with a grant for an education and nutrition project. Since then, Synod’s mercy arm has supported medical care, earthquake relief and disaster preparedness training, agriculture assistance, and sewing and literacy programs for women.

Children Christian Concern's Society, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, also provides educational scholarships for students and teacher salaries at Lutheran schools in El Salvador.

Missionaries
Currently, no LCMS missionaries reside in this country. To search for missionaries serving in this region in other countries, please visit missionary search database. To learn more about the LCMS global mission team, visit www.lcms.org/missionaries.

Contact Information
Field Office Address:
Apartado 1356
Santiago, Dominican Republic

(Please do NOT send packages to this address)

News Stories

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Missouri Synod missionaries from across U.S. accept calls to serve abroad
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has announced 10 missionaries accepting calls to serve in seven countries around the globe. The Synod’s newest missionaries serve in Germany, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Peru, Spain and Uganda.
Thursday, July 27, 2017 3:14:03 PM

‘Boards and Business’ — LCMS Board of Directors
Actions at the Board’s May 19-20 meeting in St. Louis include adoption of a prudent, lean Synod budget, contingent on further expense reductions.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 12:02:38 PM

Photo essay: One Foundation
A new addition to a multi-use building in Santiago, Dominican Republic, will now house a regional disaster-response/mercy center.
Tuesday, May 09, 2017 4:10:51 PM

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Sharing God’s Word in Santo Domingo and Beyond

Behind the Rev. Joel Fritsche stands a network of supporters who have partnered in the work in the Dominican Republic.
Thursday, June 29, 2017 10:57:40 AM

Different Paths But the Same Mission

The Rev. Dr. John Loum and Joanna Johnson are among the Synod’s newest missionaries.
Thursday, June 29, 2017 10:49:57 AM

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