Articles on the "Global Church"

Accounting for Our Hope  
by Susan and Michael Thomas
The mission of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, an English-speaking congregation set in the Old City of Jerusalem, focuses on hope.

Face-to-Face Mission
by Dwayne J. Westermann
Charitable giving is one way to help impoverished people in developing countries. But when members of this congregation meet hunger and poverty face to face, friendships are formed and lifestyles are forever changed.

Mestizo Spirituality: Notes from a Latino and Lutheran Perspective
by Nelson Rivera
Drawing from Luther and his work with the Lectio Divina, as well as Latin mestizo spirituality, the author outlines the face of a Christian spirituality.

A Missionary Welcome: Part 1
by Barbara Olson Bunk
What do missionaries expect to occur during their "home leave" visits? A missionary suggests some ideas to help pave the way for a meaningful visit.

A Missionary Welcome: Part 2
by Roger Hoy
Keys to building a good relationship between a congregation and the missionaries it supports are regular communications and a personal visit.

What We Can Do
by Mary E. Jensen
How to provide support for fellow Christians in the Holy Land.

Wholeness from Broken Pieces
by Mary E. Jensen
What can and does the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jerusalem do as it faces the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?

Why Should We Care about Global Mission?
by Christa L. von Zychlin
Three reasons to keep global missions on the frontburner of the life of Christ's church for the sake of the world.