The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod began work in the Philippines in 1946. The Lutheran Church in the Philippines (LCP) became an LCMS partner/sister church in 1971 and is a member of the International Lutheran Council. As last reported, the Lutheran Church of the Philippines had 23,000 baptized members in 190 congregations and preaching stations and a national staff of 301 pastors, evangelists, lay preachers and teachers. The church operates the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Baguio City, a preschool, six primary schools and a secondary school. In addition, the church is involved in Bible translation work, media work in cooperation with Lutheran Hour Ministries, and social ministry programs involving agricultural programs, medical missions, health education and training programs, literacy programs and water/spring development.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the Lutheran Church in the Philippines (LCP) are working together to provide broader and deeper theological training for current deaconesses in the Philippines through bi-annual intensive courses.
The Rev. Roger James instructs at a Lutheran seminary in the Philippines having previously served the OIM in both India and Sri Lanka.
A photo gallery of the Tagakaulo Lutheran Church of Christ in the Philippines (TLCCP).
Watch a short vide on the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in the Philippines.
Rev. Roger and Amy James recently moved to the Philippines where Pr. James serves as a professor.
The Lutheran Theological Seminary held its 37th Commencement Exercises and Certification of Deaconess & Colloquy Students on May 29, 2018 in Baguio City, Philippines.
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