Asia
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...
Matthew 28:19
Asia
Through the Word of God and the Sacraments, God calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies his people. In the Asia region, we work to train pastors, church leaders, and laity to share this Gospel in word and deed. We also work with partners all over Asia to plant churches, show mercy, and provide Lutheran education. As we point to Christ, the Holy Spirit gathers together God’s called people into churches all over the region to encourage and build them up in this faith we have received. We look forward to partnering with you to share the Gospel here in Asia.
Countries
Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau,
Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Papua New Guinea, The Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand
Quick Facts
- Number of Partner Churches: 10
- Number of Seminaries: 9
- Number of Countries in which you work: 16
Leadership & Team
- Rev. Charles Ferry, Regional Director
- Mr. Richard Sovitzky, Regional Business Manager
- Rev. Dr. Daniel Jastram, Theological Education Manager
- Dr. Martin Dicke, Papua New Guinea Country Manager
- Mrs. Aimee Cima, Mercy Manager
- Mr. Matthew Wasmund, GEO Manager
- Rev. Roy S. Askins, Communications Manager
- Asia team directory
Resources
- Asia Region Project Catalog
- Best practices in Short-term Mission
- Know before You Go – Safety Tips
- Tips for Hosting a Missionary Visit
Missionary Service
Media
Social Media
![Holy Gospel John 1:29–42a
29The next day [John] saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ 31I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” 35The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” 37The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” 39He said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. 40One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). 42He brought him to Jesus.
Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever](http://scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/e15/s320x320/81860937_1265086803689251_2508980474856714996_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=107&_nc_ohc=brKpvTRthBIAX9Qo-lL&oh=be1b8581b5064ded3946ab1fc88a6e51&oe=5EBD3E04 "Holy Gospel John 1:29–42a
29The next day [John] saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ 31I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. 33I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” 35The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” 37The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” 39He said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. 40One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. 41He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). 42He brought him to Jesus.
Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever")
Experience Making a Difference in Asia
You can share Jesus with people all over the Asia region. Your gift will be used where needed most in this region to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ regardless of nation, culture or language.