How do the companions in Nepal and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America accompany one another in ministry?
Through the churchwide ELCA Global Mission unit, the ELCA relates to and is in bilateral relationship with over 80 companion churches and institutions. The ELCA Global Mission unit stewards a church-to-church relationship with the companions in Nepal. Churchwide funding through the ELCA Global Mission unit supports key priorities identified by the companions. Walking with the most vulnerable population through food security, healthcare, development and micro-credit programs hand in hand with companions in Nepal is the main focus of ELCA engagement in Nepal. The ELCA also funds significant work through the Lutheran World Federation and Lutheran World Relief. The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of 140 churches (including the ELCA) and 68 million people that is grounded in a common Lutheran faith. The LWF provides space for Lutherans from around the world to share joys, challenges, and expertise as they seek the healing of the world. ELCA World Hunger funds help supp
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