Mission Partners – Chicago publicizes the needs of specific new and renewing congregations. Needs may include prayer, volunteer hours, encouragement, “in-kind” gifts, and financial support. Through such gifts a Mission Partner contributes to the effective proclamation of the Gospel. Listed below are congregations or ministries that currently seek partners. To become a Mission Partner with one of these ministries, contact
Mission Partners.
Lakota Lutheran Center and Chapel, Scottsbluff, Nebraska read more 
Work continues on the new facility for the Lakota Lutheran Center and Chapel. Because of significant increases in the price of steel, cement, and other building materials, cost overruns on this project have exceeded the money accumulated for this project. Gifts are requested for this congregation serving an economically- depressed community.
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Rural Latino Outreach in Northern Minnesota read more
Small communities and farmsteads across the upper Red River Valley are increasingly becoming the year-around home of Latinos. Misión Luterana del Valle Rio Rojo is helping other rural Lutheran congregations reach out to their Latino neighbors. Programming emphasis is on helping to bridge the gap between Latinos and long-time residents who are primarily descendants of Scandinavian and East European immigrants. In addition to worship services in Spanish, services such as GED and English as a Second Language, pastoral care in times of crisis, and cultural celebrations are offered.
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New Congregational Starts in the ELCA read more
The development of new congregations is a high priority in the ELCA. Local leaders in synods envision and plan for healthy, missional, evangelizing, and multiplying congregations. Those leaders are accompanied by a host of supporters as they nurture new disciples for Jesus Christ, who, in turn, use their gifts for God’s kingdom in the church and in the world. Of the 2008 approved sites, 41 have started as congregations-under-development and 17 as synodically authorized worshiping communities.
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To view the new congregations that have started, click here .