Announcing our New Home: Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Minneapolis Campus
After many internal discussions, several tours, and much prayer, we are thrilled to announce that our new home is Bethlehem Lutheran Church in southwest Minneapolis.
Turn the Tables on Bad; Mining Out the Good in Horrendous Times
A reflection on "Fruitful Death" by Randy Klawitter, Executive Director of The Wilderness Fellowship Ministries and cousin to Tim Olson
$158,762 Match Secured for Year-End Giving!
To mark 30 years in ministry, a group of special friends of LPGM have generously contributed to a year-end match of $158,762! When you give on or by December 31, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar while match dollars last—doubling your impact for people at the margins around the world and ensuring that their needs are met this year!
All About the Women's Literacy Program in CAR
In 2023, LPGM launched a literacy program in the Central African Republic. Learn about the origins of the program and updates from the first two phases of the program.
Tanzania’s General Election Sparks Country-Wide Protests
Concerns over election corruption and repression in Tanzania have prompted country-wide protests, resulting in hundreds of reported deaths.
Travelers Return from Successful Trip to Tanzania
From September 21- September 28, four LPGM travelers spent quality time with our partners in Tanzania. If you've ever wondered what a day-by-day rundown of an LPGM trip could look like, here's your chance to peak behind the curtain.
LPGM Hosts Arcot Lutheran Church Leaders
LPGM envisions a world where relationships transform boundaries, so building authentic and lasting relationships with our partners is a top priority. From Sept. 20-25, 2025, three leaders from the Arcot Lutheran Church (ALC) - the Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Thomas, Rev. Theophilus Vinodkumar, and Rev. D. Thangadurai - visited us in Minnesota.
6 Reasons to Make Your Will this August
August is National Make-A-Will Month—a perfect time to reflect on how creating a will is not just a legal task, but a profound act of love, responsibility, and legacy. Here’s what you should know about the benefits.
New Ways to Give from your Donor Advised Fund, Apple Pay or Google Pay
We’re excited to make giving even easier and more convenient for our supporters! You can now donate to our organization using your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), Apple Pay, or Google Pay—right from any of our giving pages.
Reflections from LPGM's Annual Board Retreat
LPGM held its annual board retreat and annual meeting April 25-26, 2025, at Christ Church Lutheran in Minneapolis. As the board and sets the goals and budget of the ministry and does much of the behind-the-scenes work as well, the retreat provided much-needed time for members and staff to connect, learn, and plan.
Safe House Expansion to Protect More Students in Need
A rising need prompts Eripoto to expand its safe house.
Extreme Weather Threatens Access to Education
People at the margins are disproportionately affected by the impact of extreme weather. Our new "Advance Access to Education" Fund is helping girls (and boys!) overcome these barriers.
Women's Literacy Program Update #2: Learnings from the Pilot Year in CAR
Almost a year in, read about how the literacy pilot program in CAR is going.
The Life Cycle of Giving: How Your Life Stage Impacts Your Philanthropy
Different stages of your life may influence your approach to giving. Here's some advice for making the most impact on causes you care about while living out your values
Spring Refresh Progress Updates
Thanks to your support of the Spring Refresh Initiative, the boarding homes are making solid progress on urgent facility projects. Please continue to monitor this page for more information.
Celebrating Naomi Staruch's Legacy
At the end of June 2024, Naomi Staruch transitioned out of her official role at LPGM. Her retirement luncheon on June 13 brought friends together to honor her commitment and to reflect on her decades-long service to LPGM.
LPGM Mourns Recent Tragedy in Kallakurichi, India
Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry grieves with families whose loved ones were injured or killed last week by an illicit liquor containing methanol in Kallakurichi, India.
2023 Year in Review - Event Recording
On June 26, 2024, LPGM's entire US-based staff hosted a Facebook Live event. Watch the recording here.
It's Time for a Spring Refresh!
From May - June 2024, the "Spring Refresh" initiative gave LPGM supporters a chance to make a direct and tangible impact on the lives of boarding home students in India. Thanks to your support, the boarding homes are making progress on urgent facility projects!
LPGM Mourns Attack on Peaceful Civilians in Central African Republic
Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry (LPGM) expresses its deepest sorrow over the senseless killings of 16 Lutheran church members at the hands of rebel forces in Bohong, Central African Republic (CAR) on April 3, just days after Easter Sunday celebrations.
Women's Literacy Program Update #1: Instructor Training Begins in CAR
Three literacy instructors are currently being trained in Bouar, CAR. Once trained, they will begin the pilot year of the literacy program - teaching 80 girls and women how to read and write in Sango and French.
LPGM continues to meet accountability standards of Charities Review Council
LPGM meets all the accountability standards prescribed by the Charities Review Council. That's an accomplishment we are eager to share with you!
Your unrestricted gifts help us respond to unexpected challenges and opportunities
The need for safe housing for girls has been even greater in Tanzania since the pandemic, as the rates of child marriage have skyrocketed globally. When Esuvat told us Fofana’s story, it broke my heart.
