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No one can do mission alone!

Gordon Olson, Executive Director

Companion Synod Partnerships
Within our name, Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry, one defining word stands out. We believe partnership is a key to effective ministry.

As the body of Christ is made up of many parts, each one having a special gift and job to do, so is the company of partners who do global ministry. LPGM programs and projects require more than one organization and many people working together. No one can do mission alone.

The uniqueness of LPGM is the network of partners and the way mission is done through those partner relationships. Betty and I recently visited four ELCA synod assemblies, each with a global companion that is also an LPGM partner:

  • Eastern North Dakota — Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Central African Republic
  • Minneapolis Area — The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria
  • Northern Illinois — Arcot Lutheran Church, India
  • Western North Dakota — Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Central African Republic

At these synod gatherings, there was evidence of renewed interest and passion for mission within the general business of the meetings and in discussion with individuals.

A healthy concept of partnership requires an understanding that we cannot go it alone. So we each find a way to contribute to make things happen. The synods work through ELCA guidelines to support various projects and build congregation-to-congregation relationships. LPGM often assists with communication, money transfers, networking and generating enthusiasm.

With diminishing mission resources at national and synod levels, we all must work together, each adding what we can to build global relationships and expand our ministries to the world. LPGM’s call to this mix is to create and strengthen partnerships. We do this with great anticipation and enthusiasm. When all partners work in harmony, the church will be stronger, lives will be improved, and God’s kingdom will reach beyond the horizon. We are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this great movement.

Congregational Partner Opportunities
LPGM can connect your congregation to an outreach opportunity. You will make a good investment, create and build relationships, and know exactly where your money is going.

  • A congregation in North Dakota has given a generous gift to build an HIV/AIDS treatment and counseling center in the Central African Republic.
  • A young businessman from a Lutheran congregation is committed to raising funds to build an entire elementary school in India.
  • A group of ten young people and five adults are traveling to India this summer for a transformational experience relating to children.
  • A congregation in Wisconsin is taking a giant leap by sending a group to Argentina to work with a mission congregation in a poor neighborhood outside of Buenos Aires.
  • A congregation in Illinois plans to give a significant amount from their capital funds for a need in India.

Is your congregation ready to take a step in partnership with us that will revitalize your mission program? Perhaps these examples will inspire you to take a baby step or a giant step, but stepping out in faith is what God is calling you to do! If you have an idea, let us know so we can help you transform your dream into reality.

Ways to get involved with LPGM

If you like what LPGM does and want to be a part of it here are some ways that you can get involved.

  • Invite LPGM to present at your church or to your group of friends.
  • Sponsor a child or two in India for yourself or a loved one
  • Buy linens from the Lebanon Home in South India, they make great gifts!
  • Buy apparel with the LPGM logo, it makes a great gift too!
  • Display professional photographer John Noltner’s images from India at your church or work place. We have a traveling exhibit of 18 matted and framed prints. It’s easy to coordinate just contact our office for more information.
  • Volunteer in our office
  • Sponsor an alternative gift fair for holiday giving at your church and offer LPGM “gifts”. Contact us for assistance.
  • Looking for more than a vacation? Travel with us! LPGM regularly leads cultural exchange trips to India and Argentina. We have also gone to the Holy Land and Africa as well.
  • If you have traveled with us share stories and pictures from your trip with your friends, family and church.
    Do you have another idea? Contact us, we welcome your partnership!