Global Outreach
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is dedicated to the Great Commission and proudly supports the following global mission programs:
Bengali Evangelical Association
Dr. John Nihar Biswas with people in Bangledesh
The Bengali Evangelical Association proclaims the “Gospel Message of Jesus Christ ” to the poor and destitute of Bangladesh and emphasizes Christian love to all the inhabitants of the globe as Christ instructed in Mark 16:15. This ministry serves to make the truth of Scripture simple and to assist in developing the application of Biblical principles among men and women within their own culture and lifestyle. bengalimission.org
The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch
The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch began in 1952 supported by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The ranch exists to help children and families succeed in the name of Christ. They provide programs for children who have emotional and behavioral issues. It is a private, non-profit agency that serves children 10-17 years of age in five therapeutic programs in Fargo, Bismarck, and Minot, ND. Children suffer from issues stemming from abuse and neglect, depression, addiction, developmental issues, oppositional defiance, fetal alcohol syndrome, low self-esteem, self harm, and many other issues. The ranch also has one of the highest cure rates in the country. For more information, visit their website: www.dakotaranch.org
Timothy and Ashley Keller
In Touch Mission International
Timothy & Ashley Keller
Timothy Keller is a missionary for ITMI and has been in partnership with Frontline Fellowship for 10 years. During that time Timothy has made numerous trips from South Africa to Sudan, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, and other countries along the way, while bringing the saving message of Jesus Christ to their people. He has trained and equipped pastors and leaders to serve in the local churches. He brings much needed supplies and literature, including Bibles. Timothy and ITMI spread the good news of Jesus Christ by providing tools necessary to reach the people of Africa in very dangerous places and situations. For more information about Tim and his family or to learn more about their mission please visit them at www.kellersc23.com
Bob and Chris Prouty
The Proutys have dedicated their lives to God’s Great Commission. They live in Australia, but also travel throughout the world ministering to people. Last year 18,500 Arabic speaking families received evangelistic CD’s 5,000 people came to one of ten Arabic evangelistic concerts; 500 people indicated they received Jesus Christ as their Savior. In Northern Thailand, 1,700 people received free medical treatment and a Gospel tract. Through the Proutys internet ministry 3,700 people from around the world were helped on the next step of their spiritual journey. You can visit them on the web at www.hereslife.com
Lutheran Braille Workers
Rev. Phil Pledger, Executive Director, posing with The Bible in braille.
The mission of Lutheran Braille Workers, Inc. is to provide the message of salvation, through faith in Jesus Christ to individuals who are blind or visually impaired throughout the world. LBW seeks opportunities to provide individuals who are blind or visually impaired with quality Christian materials in special Braille and large print format. Meeting spiritual needs of people who are blind or visually impaired has been the focus of LBW since it was founded in 1943. The work has grown from producing titles in a single language to more than 30 languages to date. The labor force has increased from one volunteer working out of a shoebox in her home to over 7000 volunteers in over 200 work centers across the United States. You can read more about what they do at www.lbwinc.org
LCMS Ministry To The Armed Forces
In 1862, Rev. Friedrich W. Richmann volunteered to serve the 58th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteers in the American Civil War. By doing so, he became the first LCMS military chaplain. The world has changed dramatically since that time, and so has our nation’s armed forces. Men and women serving in the armed forces of the United States face times of separation from their families, homes, and churches. There is stress from frequent moves, fear of combat, and loneliness. This ministry provides military chaplains to serve in the field; provides chaplains for veteran’s hospitals; maintains records of pastoral acts; works with pastors and civilian congregations to provide for the spiritual welfare of their members in uniform; and provides spiritual resources to LCMS members serving in the armed forces through a Ministry By Mail Program. LCMS Ministry To The Armed Forces website
New Mission Systems International
This is a mission agency that works globally to facilitate the planning and maturing of churches. Ministries as diverse as cell church planning, food relief, AIDS/HIV, orphan ministry, education, evangelism among “hidden” peoples, outreach to the global youth culture, building projects, and leadership development are part of the NMSI global strategy. nmsi.org