The Mission Helper Program
The purpose of the CLC Mission Helper Program is quite simply to provide opportunities for members of the CLC to participate in our Savior’s Great… Read More »The Mission Helper Program
Notes from the field
Waiting to Come Home Milimani, Kenya
“Patience is a virtue.” This expression has reportedly been in use since the fourteenth century. It seems that the only time a person is reminded… Read More »Waiting to Come Home Milimani, Kenya
Makanya, Tanzania
I still remember that day. I was with three other mission helpers wrapping up our three-week visit to India. We were in our hotel room when… Read More »Makanya, Tanzania
Visiting the Congregations of the BELC (India)
NOTES FROM THE FIELD In this series, thoseinvolved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. Dateline—July, 2015. Pastor Thangavel is a… Read More »Visiting the Congregations of the BELC (India)
Siddhi, Nepal
NOTES FROM THE FIELD In this series, thoseinvolved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. During the last couple of weeks… Read More »Siddhi, Nepal
A Loud Land
NOTES FROM THE FIELD In this series, thoseinvolved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. A few years ago my wife Vanessa… Read More »A Loud Land
Busia, Uganda
In this series, thoseinvolved with CLC foreign missions profile one aspect of our overseas endeavors. Before boarding the bus to Busia, you had better be… Read More »Busia, Uganda
“Why Do You Go Overseas?”
During the past ten years I have made nine trips overseas to work with our brethren in India and Africa. In the course of those… Read More »“Why Do You Go Overseas?”
Iglesia Luterana Confesional—Mexico
Following the Light The things we take for granted—like light. During our last mission visitation to Torreón, Mexico, CLC Board of Missions Chairman Todd Ohlmann… Read More »Iglesia Luterana Confesional—Mexico
THE BELC: Building on the Foundation of Christ (Continued)
Not all the pastors of the Berea Evangelical Lutheran Church (BELC) are ordained. Most have not studied beyond Martin Luther Bible School or attended a… Read More »THE BELC: Building on the Foundation of Christ (Continued)
French, Fervent, and Faithful
A few years ago, while Missionary David Koenig and I were visiting pastors around India, we happened to come across two pastors who could not have… Read More »French, Fervent, and Faithful
Bhitrakoti Family—Nepal
Many have had the privilege of meeting and getting to know Raju Bhitrakoti over the past few years as he attended Immanuel Lutheran Seminary and… Read More »Bhitrakoti Family—Nepal