ELCA global mission stories are listed and archived through our listserv. Check the list to read recent or past global mission stories. You can also use search categories, such as country, to provide focus.

These stories do not necessarily represent the policies of ELCA Global Mission, but reflect the experiences and thoughts of the many people who dedicate their lives to the mission of the church around the world through the global mission work of the ELCA.

Some stories have included photos, which are not available in the archived versions. These include the following:

• Commissioning the shepherd: a new take on stewardship from Senegal (Oct. 22, 2003)
• Literacy Program in Senegal helps women (Feb. 20, 2003)
• Domestic Violence Concern Leads to Constructive Plans in Madagascar (Jan. 21, 2003)
• Milk project in Senegal brings women hope (2002)
• A Trip to Xol-Xol in Senegal (2002)
• Young girls' efforts raise funds for Stand With Africa (2002)
• Evangelism in Japan starts with the young, reaches out to many (2002)
• Vacationing in East Africa can be a challenge and joy to missionaries living in East Africa (2002)
• Becoming Maasai: ELCA missionaries become honorary Maasai (2001)
• Being Transformed (2000)
• Brazilian street children in São Paulo are attended to through the Reconciliation Program (2000)
• New church building brings new life to a Japanese congregation (1998)
• Gospel of Love reaches the Fulani (1997)