175 years of the global church
What began with sending theologians and craftsmen to the African continent is now an international network of different churches on four continents. Encounters, dialogue and commitment are characterised by a life that is shaped by God's possibilities: dignity, participation, peace. We look forward to the future!
‘Mission has done a lot of good’
An interview with Dr Emmanuel Kileo, Director of the Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Society in Lower Saxony (ELM).
175 years of ELM: A look at the anniversary year
In 2024, the ELM looks back on its 175-year history.
Partner Church Consultation 2024
Reports and pictures from the PCC 2024 in Johannesburg/South Africa.
Verlautbarung der Partnerkirchenkonsultation 2024
Erklärung der ELM Partnerkirchenkonsultation vom 29.8. bis 05.09.2024 in Johannesburg, Südafrika
Historical
Home in the distance and with God
Five women and men who have worked for the ELM abroad look back on what remains of their work.
Women in the mission
They are largely invisible in historiography, yet women have always played an invaluable role in missions.
175 years of change, but God's mission remains!
A look by Michael Thiel, retired mission director, at a changing concept of mission.
Network
Voices from the partner churches on the anniversary
From Brazil to the Central African Republic: people around the world have been thinking about what the ELM means for them and their church.
ELM partners and their projects
19 partners in 15 countries are associated with the Lutheran Missionary Organisation in Lower Saxony. Some of the project managers present ‘their' project.
‘The importance of international ecumenism is increasing’
How have relations between the regional churches of Lower Saxony and the Lutheran churches abroad developed? And what significance does international ecumenism have?
