New president for Ethiopian Lutherans

EELC President Awoke Chefa. ETHIOPIA – The Ethiopian Evangelical Lutheran Church (EELC) held its Annual General Assembly from August 21-22, and has elected a new president: Rev. Awoke Chefa. At the time of his election, President Chefa had served 28 years as head...

ELCE installs new Chairman

Participants in the ELCE's 71st Annual Synod. United Kingdom – The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE) held its 71st Annual Synod from November 14-15 in Tottenham, north London, England, during which time Rev. Tapani Simojoki was installed as Chairman and...

LLDP celebrates three more graduates

A group photo of the LLDP graduates (seated) and other participants of the August 2025 session, along with LLDP faculty and members of the LLDP council who were present. USA – Church leaders from six Lutheran church bodies and dioceses in five countries in Africa and...

Grace for the Ungodly – Reformation Day 2025

by Juhana Pohjola The Crucifixion of Jesus by Alonso Cano, c. 1637. “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.… God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have been...

Supreme Court of Finland holds new hearings in “Bible Trial”

Dr. Päivi Räsänen (front left) and Bishop Juhana Pohjola (front right) in court on October 30, 2025. Photo: ADF International. FINLAND – On Thursday, October 30, the Supreme Court of Finland held hearings in the case of Finnish Member of Parliament, Dr. Päivi Räsänen,...

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