A pianist since the age of 12, who went on to become the first woman president of a French Protestant church, Rev. Emmanuelle Seyboldt reflects on leadership and “the Bible at the center of my life.”
The leading bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, is the new Chairperson of the German National Committee of the LWF. She was installed on 11 December during the Assembly of the GNC/LWF.
In this Voices from the Communion, the Central African Republic Lutheran church leader highlights the church’s responsibility in building trust in the community, providing health care and education
Twenty-four messengers of hope come from across the communion
(LWI) - From 1-24 December the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will be sharing short and inspiring messages of hope across its social media channels. This year’s advent…
This year’s LWF retreat for newly elected heads of churches offered space to reflect on being a leader in different contexts, and sharing practices that drive church engagement, growth and unity.
The vibrant GKPI Medan Kota congregation in Indonesia welcomed LWF General Secretary Burghardt on the last Sunday of the church year. Addressing a gathering of over 500 church members, her sermon highlighted the church's…
As a four-day ceasefire announced by Israel and Hamas takes effect in Gaza, the pastor of the Lutheran congregation in Jordan reflects on prospects for lasting peace across the war-torn region.
LWF general secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt joins leaders of 14 Indonesian Lutheran churches in Tarutung, Sumatra. Gathered by the LWF National Committee for Indonesia, the meeting helped reinforce communion ties, discuss…
UN representative underlines critical role of faith communities in the global fight against sexual and gender-based violence, and Lutheran church leaders share their churches’ response.
