Working with and for churches

The LWF works with and for member churches, supporting them to proclaim the gospel, serve people in need and advocate for peace, justice and reconciliation. Our three institutional programs - building the communion, improving capacity for Diakonia (serving people in need), and promoting church growth and sustainability - are designed to help the church reach its potential as an agent of change rooted in the communities it serves. The LWF's flagship program in Africa is a wide-ranging series of initiatives that address the most pressing social and economic concerns. The work of the Africa communion is guided by its undertaking to help churches work together on God’s mission in Africa, shaping its approach according to the context of the country. The LWF’s Department for Mission and Development accompanies LWF member churches in Africa as they carry out holistic mission.

Our region-wide programs build and sustain the life of the churches

The LWF's institutional programs - improving capacity for Diakonia (serving people in need), improving capacity for advocacy, promoting transformative leadership, promoting an inclusive communion, offering theological education, and forming strong relationships and identity - are designed to help the church reach its potential as an agent of change rooted in the communities it serves.

Core work
 
As churches, LWF projects address the most pressing needs of society

Our 37 projects at country level tackle endemic poverty, economic injustice and harmful social practices. They inspire change and promote efforts to build peace, addressing some of the greatest problems of society.

Church projects