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Cameroon: Addressing gaps in theological education and leadership Voices from the Communion: Cameroon’s Bishop Dr Jean Baïguelé shares his vision of “theological education that matches church needs,” youth and wom
Lutheran youth continue to focus on peace in 2022 Youth in LWF’s member churches continue to lead the way by engaging in important conversations on peace in their churches and communities.
Church leaders: shared values across diverse contexts At annual LWF retreat for newly elected bishops and presidents among LWF’s member churches, participants shared experiences on Lutheran identity, b
Leadership for peace and reconciliation Addressing the annual retreat of newly elected leaders from LWF’s member churches, General Secretary Rev.
Madagascar: Volunteers put their faith, gifts and talents into community development Solidarity that “lightens everyone’s burden”
Africa: Churches name strong theological identity, peace, and justice as key concerns Final message from regional church leadership consultation
Africa: The Lutheran communion offers “a space to discern together” LWF General Secretary Burghardt addresses regional church leadership consultation
Africa: Together to consolidate the Lutheran communion in the region Eucharistic worship, prayers for peace, inaugurate regional church leadership consultation
Africa: Prioritizing theological education and leadership formation Lutheran church leaders to meet in Ethiopia for regional consultation
LWF youth amplify ‘Peace Messengers’ role in churches and communities Delegates from LWF’s seven regions meet in-person for third international training
New partnership for LWF and International Labour Organization PROSPECTS program supports skills and business training for refugees and host communities in Iraq and Ethiopia
Nigerian seminary brings education on irregular migration and trafficking to the classroom Students and teachers of ‘Symbols of Hope’ in congregations and communities