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Rev. Dr Elfriede Dörr — Rev. Dr Elfriede Dörr, head of ecumenical relations and pastoral training for the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Romania. Photo: Rares Helici

Romania: celebrating 30 years of women’s ministry

Pioneering pastor Rev. Dr Elfriede Dörr looks back at the challenges and joys of the past three decades

(LWI) – The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Romania is celebrating 30 years since its decision to ordain women…

Rev. Anup Indwar, Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church pastor, and Assistant Professor at the Gossner Theological College, India. Photo: Private

India: Theology that embraces tolerance and prioritizes justice

College tutor and pastor shares the contribution of LWF training program in shaping future church leaders

Since January this year, I have been serving as a faculty member at the Gossner Theological College, in Ranchi, India, where I…

LWF scholarship holders at the webinar included, from left to right: Rev. Eva Guldanova (Slovakia), Mr Hans-Christoph Lange (South Africa), Rev. Dr Baby Rani (India), and Rev. Adrian Lopez (Malaysia). Photos: LWF/S. Gallay & Private — LWF scholarship holders at the webinar included, from left to right: Rev. Eva Guldanova (Slovakia), Mr Hans-Christoph Lange (South Africa), Rev. Dr Baby Rani (India), and pastor Adrian Lopez (Malaysia). Photos: LWF/S. Gallay & Private

First step toward LWF scholarships alumni network

Strengthening the communion across regions and generations

(LWI) – Current and past recipients of scholarships from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) hold a shared conviction. The theology and diakonia study grants are not merely about…

Participants of the Climate Justice Forum meeting in Tanzania, joined by ELCT Bishop Fredrik Shoo (center). Photo: ELCT

Africa: A faith-based roadmap for climate justice

Drawing on experience and taking further steps to counter the climate emergency

(LWI) – “The goal of the meeting was to strengthen our advocacy for climate justice by developing a faith-based roadmap for climate action in the Africa…

Old Testament scholar Rev. Delphine Fongeh Nsufor, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon. Photo: Private

Cameroon: Trusting others to lead for church growth

PhD scholar and congregation leader reflects on new understanding about inclusion and empowering young people

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) approved my scholarship application to pursue a PhD in Old Testament through the Hélène…

LWF President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær in Ilulissat, Greenland. Photo: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark

Greenland: a church and people in rapid transformation

Climate change, isolation and a disappearing indigenous way of life are among the challenges facing people in the world’s most northern territory

Finnish Lutheran pastor and youth leader Rev. Jussi Luoma is a member of the LWF Council, and chairperson of the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

‘Global Faith Unfiltered’ priorities: Creation groans but hope inspires action

As global leaders at the UN summit charted a new path for a sustainable future this week, a Finnish youth pastor reflected on shared Christian responsibility in protecting and preserving creation.

En 2024, la IECLB celebra "200 años de presencia luterana en Brasil". Foto: IECLB

Brasil: "Ser la iglesia de Jesucristo en este país y en su sociedad"

(LWI) - En 2024, la Iglesia Evangélica de Confesión Luterana en Brasil (IECLB) conmemora "200 años de presencia luterana en Brasil" con el lema de Mateo 28:20: "Yo estoy con ustedes todos los días, hasta el fin del mundo". Las fechas…

Grupo que participó de los encuentros. Foto: Ari Trejo

Escuela bíblica de verano en México congregó a niños, jóvenes y adultos

GINEBRA (LWI) - Entre los días 16 y 19 de julio, la Iglesia Fe en Guadalajara, parte de la Iglesia Luterana Mexicana (ILM), celebró su esperada Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones bajo el tema central "Jesús mi Salvador". La actividad tuvo la...

The medieval Church of Saint Martin in the Wall in Prague’s Old City where opening worship for the European Regions Meeting will be held. Photo: Ricardolovesmonuments (CC-BY)

Lutheran journey in a changing European context

Delegates from LWF’s European regions gather in Prague to discuss the meaning of church in secularized societies

(LWI) - What does it mean to be church today in a rapidly changing and highly secularized European context? That question…