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Central African Republic: from first female pastor to church vice-president Rev. Rachel Doumbaye shares her journey with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Central African Republic
Burghardt: roadmap for renewing hope-filled mission LWF leader reflects on six characteristics of “hopeful incarnate theology” which can help to renew churches’ holistic mission
Africa: Prayer and action towards justice and peace Youth, gender, and climate justice at heart of discussions
Nordic church leaders call for peace in Israel and Palestine Affirming the urgent need for a ceasefire
Americas: ‘Embodying the Word’ both a theme and a lived experience Lutheran church leaders compelled to transform realities of pain into hope
LWF welcomes Pope Leo’s focus on unity and service Lutheran leaders meet with the first Augustinian pope and take part in Sunday Mass for the inauguration of his ministry
Taiwan churches to host Global Mission Consultation The meeting at China Lutheran seminary will launch a communion-wide renewal of mission in the modern world
Applications open: Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith Becoming a faith-rooted advocate for climate justice
Africa: Leadership Conference opens with call to bear fruit From climate crisis to church unity, African leaders commit to hope and action
Americas: Burghardt says ‘churches should be messengers of tangible hope’ LWF general secretary addresses Leadership Conference of the Americas 2025
Americas: Leadership conference opens in worship Church leaders gather under theme of ‘Embodying the Word’
Hope for a humanitarian sector in turmoil? Global Leadership Team Meeting hears how World Service and partners are responding to economic and political challenges
