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The NALC vision calls for every congregation, small or large, to have an active, intentional relationship supporting a local community ministry, one of the NALC mission congregations in North America and one global mission. There are three categories of ministries in the NALC: Ministry Partners, Recognized Ministries, Great Commission Society Ministries.



  
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  • Martha Shanka, Pastor

    Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Pastor Martha Shanka has been equipped with the gifts of teaching, preaching, and leading worship. She considers herself blessed to grow up in a Christian home and sees God's provision throughout her life. She attended a Bible college where she received a Bachelor's of Art degree. This led to teaching in congregations, going back to the previous Bible school she attended, and speaking at a variety of conferences.Learn More

  • Moved to Missions

    Moved to Missions (M2M) provides financial support to approved mission partners in Mexico.Learn More

  • Nijhar Minz-Ekka, Pastor

    Rev. Nijhar Minz-Ekka and family serve with World Mission Prayer League (WMPL) in Ranchi, Jharkhand, North India, in the North Western Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church (NWGELC).Learn More

  • Nile Evangelical Church (Rochester, NY)

    “Healing the broken soul” is the mission statement of Nile Evangelical Church, which serves the Sudanese community in Rochester, NY. A congregation of the NALC originally established in 2005, Nile Evangelical proclaims the Word of God through preaching, the Sacraments, weekly Bible study, a women’s ministry that sings and visits women in the community, and youth ministry. Many in its community have suffered in Sudan, and have family there who continue to endure hardship.Learn More

  • Oromo Evangelical Church (Columbus, OH)

    Beginning with ten Oromo immigrants in 1998, the congregation has now grown to over 120 communicant members, and more than 90 children under the age of 16. Approximately 35% of the members have arrived in the United States within the last year. The congregation is consistently growing at a rate of 20% per year and is served by two bi-vocational pastors. Making disciples who make disciples who make disciples is the core identity of this congregation as they share the Good News of Jesus Christ.Learn More

  • Oromo Evangelical Church (Houston, TX)

    The Oromo Evangelical Church of Houston (OEC) has worshiped in Houston since 2007; it joined the NALC in 2011 and was incorporated in 2012, also receiving NALC grant funding. During these years it has reached out to the community around it under the mission statement: “Preaching the revealed Jesus Christ for all nations and making them disciples.”Learn More

  • Oromo Evangelical Church of Denver

    Targeting the many Ethiopian communities in the metro Denver area, the mission of Oromo Evangelical Church of Denver is “to declare and demonstrate the power of the gospel of Christ with clarity, simplicity and entirety, thereby restoring mankind to God’s original intention.” With one part-time employee and ten volunteers, plus members, their evangelism strategy is to preach the Gospel, knowing the neighborhoods they serve and befriending people in need.Learn More

  • Peace Lutheran Church (Clifton, TX)

    A mission congregation in Clifton, TX, Peace’s mission is to simply remain that beacon of Light in the darkness to those in their community and local area who are adrift due to the brokenness that is plaguing many mainstream churches.Learn More

  • Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Santa Barbara, CA)

    A mission congregation of the NALC incorporated in 2013, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church meets on the Westmont College campus. The congregation strives to serve the kingdom of God with and through the students and other members of the Westmont community, along with families and others from the greater Santa Barbara area.Learn More

  • Pueblo de Dios Lutheran Church (Compton, CA)

    “Sharing the spiritual bread and material bread” is Pueblo de Dios’ mission. The congregation serves and reaches out to low-income people in Compton, California, many of whom are Hispanic. “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor” (Luke 4:17-19 NIV).Learn More

Apply to be a GCS Ministry

The Great Commission Society (GCS) of the North American Lutheran Church endorses ministries seeking prayer and financial support from congregations and individuals. Questions? Get in touch with the Missions Office.

GCS Mission Partnership Application