We are walking in the light of God together sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and embracing the mutuality of our gifts and mission.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi, Africa
Malawi, Africa
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi is one of the fastest growing churches in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. The ELCM was established November 21, 1982. The establishment was done by indigenous lay people who became Lutherans as they worked in the neighboring countries of Zimbabwe, South Africa and Tanzania where Lutheranism had already existed and rooted.
In 1999, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi and the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin - ELCA covenanted together in a companion synod relationship.
Companion Congregations
This program is part of the larger companion synod relationship. All congregations and parishes in our two churches walk together and are encouraged to participate in this joyful ministry.
ELCM Pastors' Academy
Since 2009 the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi and the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin have worked together to host a continuing education event for pastors in Malawi. Every two years, we work with the leadership in the ELCM to design and recruit teachers for this opportunity.
Ongoing support for the ministry we do together
We continue to seek ways to sustain the ministries we do together, and to develop new and meaningful ways we can accompany our brothers and sisters in Malawi. If you or your congregation feel called to support well projects, the Pastors' Academy, literacy or children's education programs, permaculture training, parish/clinic/school buildings, or feeding programs, please contact the companion synod coordinator, Deacon Laura Ramlow (lramlow@nwswi.org).
Or you can click the link below to arrange your gift.
Or, you can give directly by check to:
The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin
944 24 1/4 Street
Chetek WI 54728
Thank you for your generosity!