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Read more about the article Project: Colombia Mission

Project: Colombia Mission

Few people are aware of the history and influence of Lutheranism in Colombia. It dates back to the time of the Spanish Inquisition. In fact, four Roman Catholic priests became Lutheran martyrs on May 30, 1688, when they were burned at the stake in Cartagena, Colombia, for refusing to recant their Lutheran confession of faith. Despite such opposition, the influence of Lutheran teachings and practice has been present in varying forms and to varying degrees throughout Colombia’s history.

Read more about the article Alliance Missionary Nsiskak Ekong

Alliance Missionary Nsiskak Ekong

Rev. Ekong serves as the Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, a mission in downtown Kingston, where he provides Word and Sacrament ministry, conducts worship services, leads Bible classes and teaches catechism classes to adults and children. In addition, he coordinates with Rev. Obot Ite to make visits and conduct services at a preaching station outside of Kingston. His focus on encouraging lay leaders, expanding outreach efforts in the downtown area, and establishing the church's mercy is a beacon of light to people living in one of the most impoverished areas of Jamaica.

Read more about the article Alliance Missionary Iván Doebber

Alliance Missionary Iván Doebber

Alliance Missionary Pastor Iván Doebber is a church-planter in Comayagüela, Honduras, called by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil (IELB).  Rev. Doebber provides Word and Sacrament ministry, conducts worship services, leads Bible classes and teaches catechism classes to adults and children. His focus on encouraging Honduran leadership, expanding outreach efforts across the country, and establishing the church's mercy arm is a beacon of light to the people of Honduras.

Read more about the article Planting Lutheran Churches in Spain
The Rev. Isaac Machado, LCMS alliance missionary serving with the Spanish Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELE), prepares the altar for Christ Redeemer Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Barcelona, Spain. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

Planting Lutheran Churches in Spain

The Persian Project is laying the groundwork for the coming Gospel explosion in Persia by bringing many Iranians and Afghans into the Lord’s flock and forming future ethnic pastors even today.