Members: 2,383,084 baptized; 1,835,064 confirmed; total membership 4.2 million
Congregations: 6,167
Missionaries: 811
Educators: 26,662
Chaplains/Pastoral Counselors: 481
Campus Ministries: 181
Recognized Service Organizations: 297
Schools: Preschools: 1, 336; Elementary: 977; High Schools: 109; Universities: 10; Seminaries: 2
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The Christian History Institute is a rich resource for anyone interested in learning more about Christian history. Their website (http://www.chitorch.org) provides study material, books and videos related to Christian history.
Since the 1930s, Lutheran Hour Ministries has worked to bring "Christ to the Nations - and the nations to the Church". The organization provide a variety of resources for all Christians. On the organization's website, you can listen to weekly radio programs. Visit the Lutheran Hour Ministries website to learn more about this and many other opportunities.
Did you know that of the 6.9 billion people in the world, two-thirds have no relationship with Christ. In 2004, the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod and its 29 partner and sister churches worldwide began an effort to reach 100 million of these people by 2017. This movement is based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ who instructed us to "Go and make disciples of all nations". To carry out this mission, the "Fan Into Flame" campaign was initiated in 2004 to raise $100 million to help the Ablaze movement reach its goals. You can learn more about both of these initiatives at the Fan Into Flame website.