News – Newsletters

Dec 18, 2024

WALC Program Reaches New Heights

Read about recent WALC program wins, including the impact of WALC on one family across generations

Dec 17, 2024

Small World Connections Lead to Big Impact

Read about how Rebecca Totzke teamed up with LPGM development director, Bethany Krepela, to bring Eripoto's story to her church group.

Dec 11, 2024

A Focus on Nonviolent Communication

This past April, teachers in Tanzania gathered for a nonviolent communication (NVC) training organized by our partner, Mwangaza Education for Partnership.

Dec 11, 2024

An Interview with Johnson Laizer

Earlier this year, Johnson Laizer joined the Mwangaza staff as the communications coordinator. He captures beautiful photos and videos for them, and our team works closely with Johnson to keep LPGM supporters updated on the latest news from Mwangaza.

Dec 11, 2024

Mwangaza Partners with Bishop Alpha Memorial School!

Our partner, Mwangaza Education for Partnership, has added a new school to their network of schools! Read about Bishop Alpha Memorial Secondary School.

Nov 26, 2024

Pastor Jane Anitha Visits Minneapolis

Pastor Jane, the former longtime manager of Siloam Boarding Home, paid a visit to Minnesota this past week. The short visit was filled to the brim with connection and love.

Oct 31, 2024

A Newcomer's Perspective: What Makes LPGM Special

Shannon Mahedy reflects on her first six Months as LGPM's communications coordinator

Oct 28, 2024

Literacy Program Improves Quality of Life of Women & Girls in the Central African Republic (CAR)

Almost a year in, read about how the literacy pilot program in CAR is going.

Oct 24, 2024

Nasinka's Story: A Pregnant Maasai Girl Dares to Dream

After escaping a dangerous situation, Nasinka has an opportunity to continue her education with the help of Eripoto.

Mar 15, 2024

Yolanda Asks for a Seat at the Table: Empowerment in Action

In 2018, a high school student named Yolanda embarked on a transformative journey with our partner in Guatemala, CCFC. Like many young women who join us, Yolanda was initially shy and reserved. However, her determination led her to progress through the Women in Agroecology for Leadership Conservation (WALC) program

Jan 31, 2024

It's All About the Kids

Traveler Nancy Bruch (Excelsior, Minn.) reflects on her time in India with LPGM in February 2023.

Jan 31, 2024

Women's Literacy Training Begins

An update to our blog post dated May 22, 2023 - LPGM Launches Women's Literacy Program in Central Africa

Dec 15, 2023

The Story Behind the Smile

Follow one girl's journey to our partner's safe house, and learn how it's now helping raise TWO empowered, educated girls.

Aug 10, 2023

Library Refresh

Highlights from library refreshes, as we launch the third year of a three-year campaign to restock library shelves in India.

Aug 1, 2023

LPGM Celebrates the Churches in Cameroon and Central Africa

On July 8 & 9, 2023, Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry was part of a two-day celebration to remember the individuals who were eager to share the gospel 100 years ago

Nov 3, 2022

"Home in the Heart of God"

Pastor Paul Pettersen and his spouse Lisa led a group of teens from Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (Excelsior, Minn.) to India the summer of 2001. Here, he shares excerpts from his journal.

Nov 3, 2022

21 Years Later, India Travelers Unite

Travelers from LPGM's first youth trip to India gathered for a 21st anniversary weekend.

Nov 2, 2022

Travelers Reflect on their Time in Guatemala

In the summer of 2022, LPGM hosted two trips to visit our partner, Community Cloud Forest Conservation in Guatemala. Here, a few travelers share their reflections and some favorite pictures.

Oct 27, 2022

Travelers See Power of Safe House in Tanzania Firsthand

My congregation is a sponsor of the Safe House program—Eripoto (“Security” in Maa)—in Tanzania, but I don’t think any of us really understood the need. That’s why I joined a group of six women who traveled to Tanzania with LPGM in September to see the programs firsthand.

Oct 27, 2022

You Open Doors Through English+

With 22 official languages, and 30 languages with more than 1 million speakers across India, English has become the unifying language of government and commerce across the diverse nation. Thanks to your support of English+, students in 50 primary schools of the Arcot Lutheran Church are given more access to English education.

Mar 18, 2022

How Your Sponsorship is Like a Mustard Seed

Little things are big things.

Dec 12, 2018

Board Unanimously Approves New Vision And Mission

Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry’s (LPGM’s) Board of Directors this week unanimously approved new vision and mission statements that guide the future and work of the organization.