Volunteers Archives

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.

English Conversation Partners: Join the mission team from home

The LCMS International Mission's pilot program for English Conversation Partners launched in May 2020. Eighty-two volunteers responded to the first request for help with this innovative program that matches stateside volunteers with English language learners in different parts of the globe.