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Mission Partners

UALC Mission Partners

We are passionately invested with our mission partners. We seek to serve our world and invite our neighbors to catch the love of Christ as we serve together to meet real needs in our community. We serve regularly and lead others to serve as we give generously of our time, talent, and treasure. 

Heart to Honduras (HTH)

Heart to Honduras seeks to form disciples who will transform their world -- to foster thriving Honduran communities by developing the gifts and capacities of visionary, engaged, local leaders. Contact ggarrett@hth.org, www.hth.org.

International Friendship, Inc. (IFI)

International Friendship seeks to extend life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students out of reverence for Jesus. Find more information for International Friendship at columbus.ifipartners.org. UALC Contact: Tara Robison

Lutheran Church of South Sudan (LCSS)

The Lutheran Church of South Sudan is currently living as refugees in several neighboring countries, with its headquarters in Gambela, Ethiopia.  We support their seminary, nursing school, and women's programs. Find out more here


Contact: Donna Locher

Mission and Seminarian Financial Support

UALC provides financial support for seminarians and the mission work of both individuals and agencies. Our Missions Committees are responsible for the screening process that qualifies this funding. Please click here for additional information. 

Unreached People Group Training

This ministry reaches out to areas and people groups that have little if any possibility of hearing the Gospel. UALC supports leaders who train local believers to spread the Good News to unreached people groups. Contact Jonathan Nasby

Lutheran World Relief (LWR)

Founded by Lutherans in the United States at the end of World War II, grounded in Lutheran theology and building on decades of experience, Lutheran World Relief tackles global poverty by helping people adapt to the challenges that threaten their livelihoods and well-being. “At Lutheran World Relief, we envision a future where all people, in every corner of the world can live full, dignified lives.”  Web: www.lwr.org. Contact: Jonathan Nasby

North African Outreach

UALC supports a local Christian congregation that reaches ex-patriates living in the area. As North Africa is a stepping stone to Europe for African college students, many people from sub-Saharan Africa attending local universities have an opportunity to hear the Gospel. Contact Jonathan Nasby.

Wycliffe Bible Translators (WBT) -- Stephen & Rachel Katterhenrich

The Katterhenrichs supervise the translation of the New Testament in the Bungu language in Tanzania. Contact Jonathan Nasby

Lutheran Bible Translators (LBT) – Nathan and Sarah Esala

The Esalas have completed the translation of the New Testament in Konkomba, a language of northern Ghana.  Nathan has recently received his Ph.D. in linguistics.  Sarah now serves as a regional director for numerous translation projects in several countries.

Samaritan’s Purse

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Web: https://samaritanspurse.org/ Contact: Jonathan Nasby 

United World Missions (UWM) - Callie (Wulf) Fulton

Callie helps recruit and train new missionaries for service in multiple countries.  The United World Missions has a three-fold goal:  equipping leaders, establishing churches, and engaging in holistic mission for the glory of Jesus Christ. Contact Callie Fulton, United World Mission; www.uwm.org.

Operation Christmas Child (OCC)

OCC is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. In November, they collect shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies for children around the world, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. We're collecting shoeboxes in November. You can pick up a box on a Sunday in the fall and return during National Collection Week. Learn more about what to pack here


The Mill Run Campus serves as the Central Ohio collection site where we process thousands of shoeboxes. Volunteers are always needed. Check back for details.


Contact Keri Sutter for details.

Group of people hugging on mission trip
Volunteers building a house frame
International friendship proudly display handmade wreaths
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