Stories – Page 2 – LCA International Mission

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Crossing Cultures, Sharing Hope

By Bruce and Daphne Cleaves | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah, Volunteers and Supporters

Bruce and Daphne Cleaves, from Peace Kumbia Taabinga congregation in Queensland, were working full‑time in their small Speech Pathology practice when Bruce noticed (around 2019) on the LCA International Mission webpage a position available for a Speech Pathologist in Peninsular Malaysia. Having previously travelled to Malaysia, we were immediately interested and agreed to “file this […]

A Steady Rhythm of Faith and Formation

By Michael and Debbie Borgas, Lee and Grace Cook | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Volunteers and Supporters

Life at Bibelvrouw, an all‑female theological training community in Laguboti, Indonesia, moves to a steady and deliberate rhythm. Days are shaped by discipline and shared responsibility, requiring both attentiveness and endurance. As evening arrives, the warm air fills with the sound of young women singing while they sweep the campus grounds. Within this ordered routine, […]

Renewing Christian Life Studies in PNG

0 comment | Categories: Papua New Guinea

The school bell rings and sixty students squeeze into a single room. Desks are shared, light filters through louvres that no longer close properly, and the only “devices” in sight are well‑worn exercise books and stubby pencils. Yet in classrooms like these, Lutheran teachers across Papua New Guinea (PNG) continue to show extraordinary faithfulness. Day […]

Equipping Leaders for Mission

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

Across Southeast Asia and beyond, Lutheran churches continue to grow in number, confidence, and responsibility. With this growth comes a pressing need for ongoing theological formation that supports pastors, deaconesses, teachers, and lay leaders well beyond their initial training, many of whom serve faithfully in complex cultural, social, and pastoral contexts with limited access to […]

From Searching to Serving

By Merliah | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Peninsula

I grew up believing that faith was something people turned to when they needed help with a particular problem. In our belief, there was a god for many different needs: one for money, one for studies, one for health, and one for peace. My mum is Buddhist, and when I was young, I would occasionally […]

A Legacy of Listening, Serving and Sharing Hope

0 comment | Categories: Indonesia

Sekolah Tinggi Bibelvrouw (STB) HKBP in Indonesia is a theological college of the Huria Kristen Batak Protestan (HKBP), the largest Lutheran church in Indonesia. The college prepares women for ministry among women, children and young people, with a strong focus on practical mission and community service. The story of Bibelvrouw began in 1934 when Sister […]

Growing in Faith and Community

0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Schools

SD Swasta Latihan YP Huria Kristen Batak Protestan (HKBP) is a growing Christian primary school in North Sumatra, Indonesia, with 336 students and 27 teaching and support staff. Student enrolments have increased each year, reflecting the confidence families have in the school and the direction it is taking under the leadership of Principal Lasmaria Evelina […]

25 Years Strong in Faith and Service

0 comment | Categories: Myanmar

In November 2025, the Lutheran Church of Myanmar (LCM) marked 25 years of faithful witness and service, giving thanks to God for a quarter of a century of ministry in a predominantly Buddhist nation shaped by political upheaval, conflict, and profound social change. Founded in January 2000, the Lutheran Church of Myanmar has grown steadily […]

Raising women of faith and strength

0 comment | Categories: Papua New Guinea

Across the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELC-PNG), the ministry of Wok Meri continues to shape, strengthen, and bless congregations in profound ways. The Tok Pisin term Wok Meri refers to Christian women who are trained for spiritual leadership, community service, and practical ministry within their congregations. These women lead Bible studies and […]

A Hub for Theological Learning and Dialogue

By Evaena Sumbayak | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia

The Lutheran Study Center (LSC) in Pematangsiantar is a theological study institution under the auspices of the Indonesian National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (KN-LWF). The LSC building is on the HKBP Theological Seminary campus and serves as a center for intellectual activities and guidance for KN-LWF member churches. The LSC was established as […]

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