Our Council Committees and ad-hoc sub-committees guide and review the work of the LWF

The LWF Communion Office comprises staff who are based in Geneva and other cities around the world.

Department for Planning and Coordination
Department for Theology, Mission and Justice
Department for World Service
Office of the General Secretary

As churches, LWF projects address the most pressing needs of society

Our 37 projects at country level tackle endemic poverty, economic injustice and harmful social practices. They inspire change and promote efforts to build peace, addressing some of the greatest problems of society.

Building Inclusive Churches

The LWF works with and for member churches, supporting them to proclaim the gospel, serve people in need and advocate for peace, justice and reconciliation.

Our region-wide programs build and sustain the life of the churches 

The LWF's institutional programs are designed to help the church reach its potential as an agent of change rooted in the communities it serves.

Building Inclusive Churches

The LWF works with and for member churches, supporting them to proclaim the gospel, serve people in need and advocate for peace, justice and reconciliation.

Leadership   Partners   Networks   Contact

Africa leadership

Leadership of the LWF global governing body, the LWF Council, is drawn from member churches. Representatives include a diverse a range of communion members, including women, youth, church leadership, and specialists…

The following partners contribute financially to the Africa work of the Department of Mission and Development and in some cases serve on joint mission boards as a further means of strengthening relationships and mutual learning. We're pleased to…

Working with others

Our greatest productivity comes from our work with LWF bodies and regional development organisations.

Africa communion staff

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