Born of the Lutheran Church of Canada’s mission in Nicaragua, LCMS and Nicaraguan missionaries ventured into Honduras in 2004 and began evangelism efforts in Southern and Central Honduras. Congregations in the U.S. began to support and visit the missions and formed a FORO to coordinate the mission efforts. 

The Honduras Mission consists of three mission congregations: Mighty Fortress in La Paz, Jesus the Redeemer in Cholutca, and Good Shepherd in Comayagüela. Pastors from the Lutheran Church of Nicaragua provide Word and Sacrament ministry to the congregation members. A “retired” LCMS missionary pastor and his wife bring deaconess and deacon training to the country and fortify the mission. A lay leader and members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Comayagüela lead regular outreach efforts in their community through children’s activities, Bible classes, and Christian teaching, which are sponsored by LCMS RSO, LeadaChild. Another LCMS RSO, MOST Ministries, has supported the churches through eyeglass clinics.

Through team efforts and in coordination with the Honduras FORO, Latin American Caribbean Region, LCMS, and partner LCMS congregations, the Honduras mission shows great potential for growth as they share the Gospel, continue to plant Lutheran Churches and show mercy.