The Lutheran Church has it in its creed the urge to help those who want to know the word more.
The available scholarship is in the region of : $14,000
In our strategy of equipping national pastors and evangelists to carry on the work of the church, we are able to identify leaders in specific areas who need further training. This project enables us to send men to various Lutheran institutions to increase their learning and understanding in order to help the local church grow. These places include:
1. Matango Theological Seminary, Kenya – This was established many years ago by Swedish missionaries in Western Kenya and is used by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya to train their pastors. The staff is made up of Swedish missionaries, Kenya pastors, and visiting theologians, often from the United States. Currently, this is a four-year program, but there are plans to expand it to make it a degree program.
2. Kapenguria Bible School, Kenya – This is a program established by Norwegian missionaries to train evangelists for the Lutheran church. Some of the teaching is done in Swahili which is more helpful for Kenyans, but can be a problem for students from Sudan or other places.
3. Atemo Bible School, Kenya – This is a 2-year program to train evangelists in the Lutheran Church, run by the ELCK. The teaching is done in English.
4. The seminary in Tanzania – Four students are finishing their last year.
5. Nekempta Seminary in Ethiopia – We are sponsoring students at a school run by Mekane Yesus.
Prayer needs: Pray for wisdom in deciding scholarship recipients and for their future work in the church. Pray for the students to do well in learning about the Bible and doctrine to be equipped for leadership and sharing the Gospel. Pray for the schools, that they may continue to be supported and staffed well.
Mailing Address for LCMS World Mission
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Attn: LCMS World Mission
1333 S Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, MO 63122-7295
Phone Numbers for LCMS World Mission St. Louis Metro:
Toll-free: 800-433-3954
Or: 800-254-9495 For Mission Resources
Fax: 314-965-0959
