Where do missionaries come from?
As a seminarian, I joined a student trip and met the seminarians studying in the Dominican Republic. I realized how similar we were and was encouraged to continue my studies.
Divine disruptions: Lessons learned in the Dominican Republic
While on a short-term mission trip, a seminarian experiences a widening view of the church, Christian mission work and his own life as a Christian.
Short-term mission story 1 of 6 — English Bible Camps and the Eurasia vision
English will not only allow them worldly opportunity, but an opportunity to develop their understanding of the Lutheran church and of the Word of God.
Short-term mission story 2 of 6 — What’s it like to be an English learner in the Czech Republic?
In the same way that we are freely given salvation, we have worldwide access to knowledge and opportunity, simply by knowing English.
Short-term mission story 3 of 6 — A brief history of … never mind, it’s not that brief
When done gracefully and from a place of love, the simple act of sharing the Word in our native tongue can frame the Gospel in a new way.
Short-term mission story 4 of 6 — A labor of love: Czech Republic English Bible Camp sending service
We were in the Czech Republic to do God’s work, not our work. We shared the message of God’s love and celebrated our oneness in Christ.
Short-term mission story 5 of 6 — Mountains
Every day there will be tall mountains before us, and, even on journeys through places that seem impassible, God has already made a way for us.
Short-term mission story 6 of 6 — This is the Czech Republic
Short-term voluntarily serve at the English Bible Camp to further the reach and impact of the church on the community.
God is at work in Belize
What God has in store for you as a short-term volunteer allows you to play a small part in changing lives, but you’ll be surprised how much impact it has on you.
One day with an English Bible Camp volunteer
A team from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Gorham, Maine, shared the Gospel with children at the mission congregation of Havířov in the Czech Republic.
The real purpose and real impact of short-term mission
If you're on the fence about serving a short-term mission with the LCMS, I'd encourage you to try it. It was rewarding for me in ways I didn’t expect.
One day, four languages
Lydia Steinhaus describes mission work in the Czech Republic and reflects on our God who calls people from all nations to follow Him.
God turns obstacles into opportunities
Denise Lewis served in Słupsk, Poland, with a team from her congregation, Resurrection Lutheran Church and School, in Newport News, Va., in July 2022. She shared a reflection on her volunteer service.
Missions Unpacked Teen Edition
This new curriculum lets teenage youth experience how the LCMS is spreading the Gospel, planting churches and showing mercy in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, and Latin America and the Caribbean.
Spread the Word About Missions Unpacked
These resources are designed to help you spread the word about Missions Unpacked with your congregation and community.