Scholarships – LCA International Mission

Equipping Leaders for Mission

0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Scholarships

For more than two decades, the Garuna Foundation has been strengthening Lutheran ministry throughout Southeast Asia. Established by former LCMS missionaries Rev Jeff and Cheryl Ehlers, the foundation emerged from their experience serving in Thailand, where they witnessed a pressing need for ongoing, structured theological training for pastors, deaconesses, and lay leaders. Their long-term commitment […]

From Engineer to Evangelist

By Nomin-Ulzii Dorjsuren | 0 comment | Categories: Scholarships, Singapore

I had grown up in a non-Christian home, had no connection to Jesus, and was pursuing a career in civil engineering. Then in 2006, I was invited to attend Sain Medee Lutheran Church in Ulaanbaatar. I said yes and on 25 February 2007, I was baptised. After graduating with a degree in civil engineering in […]

Being Equipped to Serve

By Luke Andrew | 0 comment | Categories: Myanmar, Scholarships

My family has been one of the greatest influences in shaping my character and deepening my walk with Christ. I come from a long line of pastoral families beginning with my great-grandfather, who used his printing press to produce and distribute gospel tracts. This legacy continued through my grandfather, my father, and even my brother, […]

Carrying out Jesus’ ministry in the Church

By Pastor Sanael Emoi | 0 comment | Categories: Papua New Guinea, Scholarships

I am Pastor Sanael Emoi. I am married to Faylin Tirit Emoi, and we have three daughters. Our first born is Lisa Dabingo Emoi, who is studying Information Technology at Datec Unitech in Lae city. Our second daughter is Jeanie Bingyamo Emoi, who is in grade 12 this year and our third daughter is Melyanie […]

English course provides invaluable insights and practical skills

By Rev Fotani Ziliwu | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Scholarships

I grew up in a family and community where the primary language was Nias, and Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) served as the second language learned at school. My interest in learning English began in Junior High School, however the classroom environment did not offer many opportunities to improve my English skills. Consequently, I performed poorly in […]

God’s direction

By Rev Fotani Ziliwu | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Scholarships

I married Kasiani Lase in 2014. We have twins aged 4 years – a boy named Markel Hafide Sowua Ziliwu and a girl named Mirel Hagrasia Solai Ziliwu. They are in kindergarten now. I have two brothers and two sisters. They and their families are Christian and involved in church ministries in their congregation, where […]

The blessing of scholarships

By Rev Matt Anker | 0 comment | Categories: Papua New Guinea, Scholarships

Most people are not overly excited at the prospect of supporting scholarships for international partner churches. When it comes to mission work, it just doesn’t carry the same thrill that comes when we see pictures of missionaries reaching out to tribes in the jungles of North Sumatra, or the sense of ownership that comes from […]

Lutheran nurses visit the Centre

By Rev Robert J Wiebusch | 0 comment | Categories: Scholarships, Singapore

For many of the 17 participants in this year’s Lutheran Parish Nurses International study tour to Alice Springs in September it was a first-time visit to Australia. They came from Palestine (Bethlehem), Singapore, USA and Australia. Among the tour group were Aimee Jambor, the first nurse to complete the US version of the LNAA Introduction […]

Support for scholarships changes lives

By Erin Kerber | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Peninsula, Scholarships

In Peninsular Malaysia, which is also known as West Malaysia, there are 18 officially recognised indigenous tribes. The ancestors of these indigenous (Orang Asli) tribes were the first people to populate the peninsula more than 4,000 years ago. Since then, most have continued a hunter-gatherer and small-scale agricultural lifestyle. Being an Orang Asli in Malaysia […]

Malaysian Bishop to study at Australian Lutheran College

0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Peninsula, Scholarships

Steven Lawrence was born on 29 March 1978 in Penang, Malaysia. He was an active member of the Boys’ Brigade of the 2nd Penang Company (1994-1995), where he grew in faith and Christian understanding. Rev Steven Lawrence answered the call of God for full-time ministry at the age of 22, and shortly after, pursued his […]

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