Who is the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Guyana and what are its ministries?
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Guyana (ELCG), a member of the Lutheran World Federation, has 5,000 members. The ELCG has been notably successful in bridging differences among East Indians, Africans, Amerindians and others. Its seven pastors, including two ELCA mission personnel, serve 46 active congregations in thirteen multi-point parishes. Pastors care for their own parishes and serve as “acting” pastors in other parishes, significantly increasing their workloads. In addition to fully trained pastors, there are three deacons who are licensed in Word and Sacrament. The tradition of capable lay leadership is strong in the ELCG.
