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What is Global Lutheran Outreach?
We would like to get to know you, and for you to get to know us! Click on any of the links to learn more about Global Lutheran Outreach. If you have a specific question that is not answered, feel free to email us any time! - Services
Can you imagine?
Can you imagine what it would be like if there were one place where Lutheran churches around the world could find a missionary, request a missionary, or discover the place where God is calling them to serve? With your help, we can make it happen! - OUR MISSIONARIES
- Missionary Directory
- Missionary Alumni
- Valeria Bustamante
- David and Luz María Ernst
- Alex and Diana Family
- Shary Frahm
- Chimah and Success Francis
- Brent and Eugenie Friedrichs
- Dixon & Christiana Gbeanquoi
- Tim and Beth Heiney
- Amos and Evelyn Otula
- Heather and Nathan Pittman
- Víctor and Belén Rivas
- Osmel & Yuli Soliz
- Joe and Viya Stoltenow
- Dale and Cheryl Talsma
- Ben and Scarlett Tino
- Jim and Liisa Tino
- Samuel and Mfon (Grace) Udofia
- Adrián & Cruz María Ventura
Did you know?
Did you know that missionaries are people just like you? Browse around a little and get to know some of our missionaries! Pray for them, love them, and support them. And if God is calling you to be a missionary, take a look at our missionary opportunities!
- PROJECTS
Serving in Many Ways!
God’s Church is worldwide, and God’s resources are spread throughout His Church! Sometimes God’s people in one country have just what is needed by God’s people in another country. GLO projects are connected to the places where GLO missionaries live and serve. All projects of Global Lutheran Outreach are sponsored by a GLO missionary or board member. Global Lutheran Outreach does not support free-standing projects.
- SUPPORT
No safety nets!
All of our missionaries are “faith funded”. This means that they depend entirely on God for their support - there is no big bank account someplace that pays the bills. God works through people like you and me, moving us with His passion to “seek and to save the lost”. Listen as the Spirit speaks to you, and generously support our missionaries! - STUDENT MISSION EXPERIENCE
Thrivent Action Teams
Action Team Video from Good Shepherd on Vimeo.
Have you ever wanted to host or organize a fundraiser for a GLO missionary or project but needed a little help or seed money to get it off the ground? Have you ever wanted to get more people from your church involved with your passion for mission but needed a little assistance with publicity costs, meals, or other expenses?
Members of Thrivent Financial have a unique opportunity to help support the missionaries of Global Lutheran Outreach through Thrivent's special grant program, Thrivent Action Teams. Thrivent members can apply for an "Action Team Grant" and receive $250 in seed money to help underwrite a one-time fundraiser, service activity, or educational event.
STEPS:
- View the video (above).
- Envision your fundraiser or event (see below for some ideas!).
- Visit www.thrivent.com/actionteam and click "Apply Now". Have your Thrivent User ID and Password handy.
- Watch your doorstep for your Thrivent Action Kit.
- Lead your event.
- Share your success story with Thrivent Financial.
EVENT IDEAS:
- Special dinner (breakfast; luncheon) at your church to raise money for your GLO missionary. Use the Action Team funds for meal ingredients, publicity, and/or a welcome gift for participants.
- Car wash fundraiser: Use the Action Team funds to purchase car wash supplies and to print publicity.
- Meet a missionary: Sponsor a special event to introduce people to the missionary you support. The missionary could participate online (via Skype or similar). Use the Action Team funds to acquire the necessary technology, to promote the event, and/or to provide refreshments.
- Be creative! Let us know about your great idea!
Each Thrivent Benefits member can do two projects per year. Thrivent Associate members are eligible for one Thrivent Action Team project per year, for a maximum of three years.
GUIDELINES:
- Involve others: Form a team of volunteers to help you with your project.
- Think "seed money" not "gift" or "grant": Use it to help kick start your project.
- Be creative: One Thrivent Action Kit will be provided per project, so be creative. Come up with your own great idea to make a difference.
- Share your success: Share your stories, photos, and volunteer information with Thrivent Financial following your event so you can inspire others.
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