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    The Lutheran communion in Asia comprises 54 member churches. These members proclaim the gospel, serve people in need and advocate for peace, justice and reconciliation. To enhance the ability of members to work together in the distinct social and political contexts of the region

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    The work of the LWF in Asia centres around it efforts to uphold and develop the church, as well extend mission programs to the communities in which it is found. The work of the Asia communion is guided by its undertaking to help churches promote God’s mission in the region, shaping its approach according to the context of the country. The LWF's Department for Theology, Mission and Justice and the regional secretary for Asia works alongside LWF member churches in Asia.

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Asia Global News

Rev. Sally Azar

First Palestinian woman to be ordained as pastor in the Holy Land

Sally Azar, LWF Council Member and graduate of intercultural theology in Göttingen talks about her upcoming ordination and how she hopes it will pr

Churches
News
18 Jan 2023
Rev. Selma Chen

Lutheran Church of Taiwan: a vital piece of the puzzle

As Rev.

Churches
News
03 Jan 2023
Bishop Steven Lawrence, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malaysia. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Malaysia: Seeking to hear God’s voice in the silence

Malaysian Bishop Steven Lawrence shares his experience of church leadership in a multifaith, multicultural and global context, and how the COVID-19

Communion
Churches
News
16 Dec 2022
United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India celebrates 30 years of women ordination. Photo: LWF/Philip Lok

Thirty Years of Women’s Ordination in India

The three-day celebration was filled with joy and thanksgiving for cultural diversity and advancements, but also with solemn moments when women pas

Churches
News
11 Oct 2022
A group of participants during the June 2022 Peace Messengers training in Geneva. Photo: LWF/S. Sullivan

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.

Youth
Communion
Churches
News
21 Sep 2022
Participants in this year’s RoNEL included 16 LWF member church leaders from 13 countries. Seen here, from right: Pastor President Rev. Julio Caballero; (Honduras); Bishop Leila Ortiz (USA); Rev. Dr Nestor Paulo Friedrich (LWF Vice-President, LAC); Rev. Dr Sameul Dawai (Regional Secretary, Africa) and Bishop Johnes Meliyio (Kenya). Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

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

Communion
Churches
News
16 Sep 2022

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