Global Engagement. These resources provide an overview of the work of the ELCA in relationship with our global companions, The Lutheran World Federation and the planning documents that act as foundational documents of accompaniment.
2024 Global Mission Directory PDF
2024 Global Mission Directory - Digital Book Version
2024 Global Mission Directory - Digital Book Version
DownloadOrderService and Justice Updates - Fall 2023 Edition
Service and Justice Updates - Fall 2023 Edition
DownloadService and Justice Updates - Winter 2023 Edition
Service and Justice Updates - Winter 2023 Edition
DownloadService and Justice Updates - Spring 2022 Edition
Service and Justice Updates - Spring 2022 Edition
Download2022 Missionary Giving Codes and Updates
2022 Missionary Giving Codes and Updates
Download2023 Global Mission Directory PDF
2023 Global Mission Directory PDF
Download2023 Global Mission Directory - Digital Book Version
2023 Global Mission Directory - Digital Book Version
Download2022 Global Mission Directory PDF
2022 Global Mission Directory PDF
Download2022 Global Mission Directory - Digital Book Version
2022 Global Mission Directory - Digital Book Version
Download2021 Global Mission Directory PDF
2021 Global Mission Directory - Digital Book Version
2021 Global Mission Directory - Digital Book Version
DownloadOrder2021 Global Mission Map Brochure
2021 Global Mission How to Use Guide
2021 Global Mission How to Use Guide
DownloadBreaking Down Walls Toolkit
Find an array of resources that will assist your community of faith in remembering those who have helped bring down walls in the past and those seeking just and peaceful ways to bring down the walls in our midst today.
Global Mission Updates - Summer Fall 2020 Edition
Global Mission Updates - Summer Fall 2020 Edition
DownloadGlobal Mission Updates - Winter Spring 2020 Edition
Global Mission Updates - Winter Spring 2020 Edition
DownloadGlobal Mission Updates - Summer Fall 2019 Edition
Global Mission Updates - Summer Fall 2019 Edition
DownloadGlobal Mission Updates - Winter Spring 2019 Edition
Global Mission Updates - Winter Spring 2019 Edition
DownloadELCA Global Links Newsletter
Global Links shares monthly highlights from ELCA.org and other churchwide websites of ELCA ministry and connections in other countries.
Ecumenical Relations
A PowerPoint presentation on Ecumenical Relations of the ELCA in 2010.
Executive Briefing DVD
This is a 37-minute DVD on accompaniment by Rev. Rafael Malpica, executive director of the Global Mission unit, including 4 short segments on ELCA in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Middle East/Europe.
South Sudanese Peace Summit Statement
South Sudanese Peace Summit Statement
DownloadLutheran World Federation 1
A PowerPoint presentation on: The Lutheran World Federation, an expression of the church in relationship.
Lutheran World Federation 2
A PowerPoint presentation on: The Lutheran World Federation, an expression of the church in relationship
Accompaniment and Education. This section provides an introduction to accompaniment methodology as the ELCA’s “why” and “how” of mission, and practice global and local mission engagement using this lens and methodology. In addition, there are resources that can help you plan and organize service learning and short-term mission trips.
Accompaniment
A lens and methodology for mission today. Produced by the Global Mission unit, Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla, executive director.
Accompaniment Spanish
A lens and methodology for mission today. Produced by the Global Mission Unit, Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla, executive director. In Spanish.
Sojourner's: A Leaders Guide to Short Term Mission Travel
"A Leader’s Guide for Short-Term Mission Travel." For trip organizers and leaders seeking to facilitate successful mission travel experiences.
Sojourner's: A Leaders Guide to Short Term Mission Travel
DownloadAccompaniment Presentation
A brief PowerPoint Presentation on the lens and values of accompaniment.
Global Mission Accompaniment of Evangelial Outreach Asia Siberia Africa
Global Mission Accompaniment of Evangelial Outreach Asia Siberia Africa
DownloadService and Learning
"A Way of Life," Unit 2.
Welcoming Friends from Abroad
A guidebook for hospitality. Assistance in preparing for, organizing and following up visits of friends from outside the U.S.
Culture and Accompaniment
How culture relates to accompaniment: a lens and methodology for mission today.
Culture and Accompaniment Spanish
How culture relates to accompaniment: A lens and methodology for mission today in spanish
Culture and Accompaniment Spanish
DownloadCulture Presentation
A brief PowerPoint Presentation on culture and accompaniment focusing on how where we come from affects what we think.
Companion Synods. The companion synod program is a concrete expression of the communion fellowship among the 142 member churches of The Lutheran World Federation, and an exciting way that ELCA members can engage!
Becoming Conference Report
Global Companion Prayer Service
Asia and the Pacific Global Companion Prayer Service
Asia and the Pacific Global Companion Prayer Service
DownloadLatin America and the Caribbean Global Companion Prayer Service
Latin America and the Caribbean Global Companion Prayer Service
DownloadGlobal Companion Prayer Service - Europe & MENA Intercessory Prayers
Global Companion Prayer Service - Europe & MENA Intercessory Prayers
DownloadGlobal Companion Prayer Service - Africa Intercessory Prayer
Global Companion Prayer Service - Africa Intercessory Prayer
DownloadGlobal Companion Prayer Service - Asia/Pacific Intercessory Prayers
Global Companion Prayer Service - Asia/Pacific Intercessory Prayers
DownloadCompanion Synod Handbook English
A valuable resource on beginning and strengthening companion synod relationships, including complex issues involved in cross-cultural relationships.
Companion Synod Handbook English
DownloadCompanion Synod Handbook French
A valuable resource on beginning and strengthening companion synod relationships, including complex issues involved in cross-cultural relationships.
Companion Synod Handbook German
A valuable resource on beginning and strengthening companion synod relationships, including complex issues involved in cross-cultural relationships.
Companion Synod Handbook Spanish
A valuable resource on beginning and strengthening companion synod relationships, including complex issues involved in cross-cultural relationships.
Companion Synod Handbook Spanish
DownloadCompanion Synod Relationships by Country
Companion Synod Relationships by Country
DownloadCompanion Synod Relationships by Synod
Companion Synod Relationships by Synod
DownloadChurches Seeking An ELCA Companion
Churches Seeking An ELCA Companion
DownloadCompanion Synod Mapping Strategy
Companion Synod Mapping Strategy
DownloadModels for Synod Global Ministry
A description of different ways in which a synod can organize its global mission work.
Models for Synod Global Ministry
DownloadShared Placement
Describes how a synod can plan for and train synod mission personnel for international placement within their companion church.
Sharing Resources in Ministry
A guide for ELCA Synods and congregations on mutual accountability in projects
Global Service. This section contains resources and documents related to global service opportunities within the ELCA.
Kuambatana (Accompaniment) Documentary Video
For 38 years, Mark and Linda Jacobson have worked in the health field in Tanzania, becoming the ELCA’s longest-serving missionaries.
Kuambatana (Accompaniment) Documentary Video
DownloadKuambatana (Accompaniment) Documentary Discussion Guide
Kuambatana (Accompaniment) Documentary Discussion Guide
DownloadLutheran Health Volunteer Brochure
Lutheran Health Volunteer Brochure
DownloadLutheran Health Volunteers
ELCA Global Teach Brochure
Candidacy Committee Recommendation Form
Candidacy Committee Recommendation form for Global Mission Horizon Program.
Candidacy Committee Recommendation Form
DownloadCPE Supervisor Horizon International Internship Form
CPE Supervisor or Field Placement Teaching Parish Supervisor Recommendation form.
CPE Supervisor Horizon International Internship Form
DownloadELCA Horizon International Internship Application Form
ELCA Horizon International Internship Application form.
ELCA Horizon International Internship Application Form
DownloadSeminary Professor Recomendation Form
Horizon International Internship Program Seminary Professor Recommendation form.
Seminary Professor Recomendation Form
DownloadYAGM This section contains resources and documents related to Young Adults in Global Mission opportunities within the ELCA.
Young Adults in Global Mission Brochure
Young Adults in Global Mission Brochure
DownloadYoung Adults in Global Mission Poster
Young Adults in Global Mission Poster
DownloadMy YAGM Year: Tony and Tabby (video)
Tony and Tabby reflect on their international service year in the Central Europe country program with Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM).
My YAGM Year: Tony and Tabby (video)
DownloadMy YAGM Year: Deja (video)
Deja reflects on her international service year in the Argentina & Uruguay country program with Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM).
My YAGM Year: Renee (video)
Renee reflects on her international service year in the Jerusalem & the West Bank country program with Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM).
Video on YAGM 2020-21 Program Year
Video on YAGM 2020-21 Program Year
DownloadYAGM Alum Program Update Report
Imagine Yourself
Download videos: "Imagine yourself as a Young Adult in Global Mission"
YAGM 2015 trailer (video)
Young Adults in Global Mission
Video - Thad's Story
Meet Thad, a young leader who dedicated a year of his life to service with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary through ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission.
Glocals and Worship. This section highlights resources related to ELCA Glocals and worship resources rooted in accompaniment. Glocals are capacity-building events that gather teams of congregational leaders for a day and a half of worship, skill-building workshops, plenary sessions and conversation on global and local mission. Additionally, you can access resources that reflect accompaniment as embodied through worship, music, and witness we receive alongside our global companions.
Hosting a Glocal Event - Video
Click the "Download" link to watch the video.
Cross Generational Engagement
A lens and methodology for mission today. Produced by the Global Mission unit, Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla, executive director.
Cross Generational Engagement Spanish
A lens and methodology for mission today. Produced by the Global Mission unit, Rev. Rafael Malpica Padilla, executive director. In Spanish.
Cross Generational Engagement Spanish
DownloadGlobal Mission 101
How does the accompaniment theology of mission impact the way we create and support glocal ministries? Are you curious about how global mission is changing?
Global Mission 101 Spanish
Are you curious about how global mission is changing? Explore and practice three “lenses” that widen our view of mission in all contexts. In Spanish.
Glocal Digital Media
The files and videos included in the "Digital & Interactive" tab are provided to serve as a reminder of materials present during Glocal Mission Gatherings.
Music and Mission
Embrace and welcome all people through inclusive worship and music. Explore global and local context in our sacred speech and song.
Music and Mission Spanish
Embrace and welcome all people through inclusive worship and music. Explore global and local context in our sacred speech and song. In Spanish.
Radical Hospitality
Learn about this new collection of young adult leaders who are taking the wisdom and justice tradition of the Lutheran church and running with it.
Radical Hospitality Spanish
Learn about this new collection of young adult leaders who are taking the wisdom and justice tradition of the Lutheran church and running with it. In Spanish.
Short-Term Mission
Enter into a new understanding of global and local community through short-term mission trips.
Short-Term Mission Spanish
Enter into a new understanding of global and local community through short-term mission trips. In Spanish.
Taking it Home
Enter into a new understanding of global and local community through short-term mission trips.
Accompaniment Bible Study Introduction Pages
Accompaniment Bible Study Introduction Pages
DownloadVulnerability - Session 2
Sustainabilty - Session 5
Learning Songs DVD
Introduce your congregation to global music with this 100-minute DVD. With a 16-minute overview of the role of global music in North American worship.
Vinyl Floor Map Prayer
You can rent a 16' X 16' vinyl map with the globe image to use in the "Prayers for the Healing Nations" service at Synod Assemblies and other gatherings.
Support. This section contains resources you can access, download or purchase to assist your congregation in learning about, lifting up and supporting global mission ministries.
International Women's Day Video 2023
International Women's Day Video 2023
DownloadInternational Leaders Program Booklet
International Leaders Program Booklet
DownloadInternational Women Leaders Video
International Women Leaders Video
DownloadInternational Women's Day Bulletin Insert
International Women's Day Bulletin Insert
DownloadWorship Resources International Women’s Day – March 8
Worship Resources International Women’s Day – March 8
DownloadInternational Women's Day Images 2021
International Women's Day Images 2021
DownloadInternational Women's Day Book Print-Out
International Women's Day Book Print-Out
DownloadInternational Women's Day Booklet - Hi Res
International Women's Day Booklet - Hi Res
DownloadInternational Women's Day Booklet - Low Res
International Women's Day Booklet - Low Res
DownloadCovenant Sponsorship Form
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