Causes

Concordia Seminary aspires to be the world leader in Lutheran ministerial formation, scholarship, and theological resources centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Concordia Theological Seminary is an institution of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod that exists to teach the faithful, reach the lost, and care for all.

The caring people of Elmhurst unite to provide compassionate assistance to people in need in our community. EWAN provides assistance with rent, utilities, car repair, prescriptions, and gas. EWAN coordinates access to local food pantries and clothes closets, and funds essential dental care through partner dentists.

Redeemer is a member congregation of the English District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The English District emphasizes living in faithful response to God’s grace; teaching the Christian faith; reaching diverse peoples with the Gospel; seizing diverse mission opportunities without geographic limits; and being united in faith, witness, and service.

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois improves the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma. We do this as a leading provider of a variety of child welfare services.

Rev. Jacob William Gaugert serves the Lord as a missionary through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Togo. Jacob teaches courses in Lutheran theology at The Centre Luthérien d’Etudes Théologiques (CLET), or Lutheran Center for Theological Studies, in Dapaong, Togo, in West Africa. He also teaches distance learning and continuing education courses in Central Africa as needed. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he assists with coordinating visiting professors and supervising LCMS projects in the region.