How does the ELCA take part in global mission?
Through ELCA Global Mission, the ELCA takes part in global mission in six ways. 1. The ELCA calls missionaries who serve God and witness to Gods good news. In most instances, mission personnel are deployed to work with Lutheran companion churches and other global ministries that ask the ELCA to help meet specific personnel needs. No matter what their assignment, all missionaries are expected to witness to Christ in word and deed. 2. The ELCA supports evangelism with direct grants and personnel. ELCA personnel and funds support interfaith work and leadership development and help prepare evangelists who know the local language, culture, and beliefs to build new churches from the ground up. In areas presenting new opportunities, such as the Mekong Delta in Southeast Asia, the ELCA works collaboratively with national churches and communities. 3. The ELCA provides direct grants to companion churches and ministries. Churches use these grants to build programs in Christian education, health,
