Global Mission Board
The ELCA walks with more than 80 companion churches across the globe to participate in God’s reconciling mission through proclamation and service. NWOS is in companionship with 3 Global churches. You can find more about these ministries and the work that is currently being done below!
NWOS Global Companions
Dodoma Diocese, Tanzania
The Evangelcial Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) – Dodoma Diocese serves the spiritual and social needs of the region under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Christian Ndossa. It provides holistic community outreach, runs local congregations like the Cathedral Parish, and coordinates various regional educational and charitable programs.
Iglesia Luterana Mexicana (Mexican Lutheran Church)
The Iglesia Luterana Mexicana (ILM), or Mexican Lutheran Church, is a prominent member church of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), representing approximately 3,000 members across Mexico. It is actively engaged in community outreach, human rights, and regional leadership. Headquartered in Guadalajara, the church is led by Pastor President Rev. Roberto Federico Trejo Haager.
Slovak Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Serbia (SEAVC)
The Slovak Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Serbia (SEAVC) is the largest Lutheran denomination in the former Yugoslavia. With approximately 50,000 members across 27 congregations, it primarily serves the Slovak minority residing in the autonomous province of Vojvodina under leadership by Bishop Dr. Jaroslav Javorník, who focuses heavily on preserving both the Lutheran faith and the Slovak linguistic and cultural identity within Serbia
Current Initiatives & Projects
The Great Goat Project
Jesus loves us, cares for us, and walks with us every day. And because we are loved so deeply, we can share that love with everyone, including our friends all the way over in Tanzania. Our friends in Kashasha are working hard to care for their families and strengthen their community. One female goat costs about $250, and the gift of just 1 goat can bless an entire village for years to come.
Project PikiPiki
Project Pikipiki has been developed out of a request by the Dodoma Diocese to help fund the purchase of motorbikes to make the work of evangelists in remote regions safer and more efficient.