Hi LHF, I am an Australian engaged to an Indonesian Christian. I am moving to Indonesia in May (God willing) to wed her, and although she speaks English, her native tongue is Indonesian. Also, she is the only member in her family who speaks English, so with an Indonesian Book of Concord (or even just … Read More
It’s been a privilege to see firsthand in my travels throughout Asia both the great NEED for Lutheran materials, the great DESIRE for Lutheran materials, and the great IMPACT of Lutheran materials. It is staggeringly sad to see what passes for theology in many parts of Asia, even among those who consider themselves Lutheran. All … Read More
The United States has always welcomed people from around the world to her shores. “While these immigrants and refugees come for a new life in a new country, we also recognize that many of them need one more thing: a new life in Christ,” said Rev. Matthew Heise, LHF executive director. In 2020, a dozen … Read More
LHF’s books seem to be intricately woven throughout the faith life of Rev. Evgeny Raskatov, pastor of St. Anne’s Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg, Russia. Born into an atheist family, Evgeny was introduced to the Christian faith by a friend who invited him to a Salvation Army youth camp, where Evgeny received his first Bible. … Read More
A major LHF translation project more than 5 years in the making is nearing completion: the Book of Concord (BOC) in the Traditional Chinese language. “There’s something amazing going on right now in Taiwan in our partner church (China Evangelical Lutheran Church – CELC),” said Rev. Michael Paul, LCMS theological educator in Taiwan and editor … Read More