Proclaiming Christ, Planting
Churches and Training Pastors
Across Southern Africa​

The Mission of Lutheran Churches equips pastors, supports congregations, and
advances Gospel outreach across South Africa and beyond. Rooted in Scripture
and the Lutheran Confessions, our mission brings Christ to communities through
preaching, teaching, and mercy work.
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About Us

Who We Are and What Drives Our Work

  • Confessional Lutheran theology guides everything we do
  • We train pastors and strengthen local congregations
  • Mercy work supports families, children and schools
  • Partnered with churches in five African countries

The Mission of Lutheran Churches exists to preach Christ, support congregations, and equip leaders for faithful service. Rooted in God’s Word and the Lutheran Confessions, our work brings the Gospel to life through teaching, worship, and mercy in Southern Africa and beyond.

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Christ Centred

What Drives Our Church,
Mission and Daily Ministry

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Biblical Teaching
Training Pastors for Churches Rooted in Gospel

We prepare men for pastoral ministry through seminary education, mentorship, and faithful training grounded in Scripture and Lutheran Confessions.

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Church Growth
Planting Congregations to Preach Christ With Clarity

We help establish and support congregations across Southern Africa through worship, outreach, catechesis, and committed pastoral presence.

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Gospel Care
Serving Communities With Mercy Grounded in Scripture

 Through preschool support, food relief, and pastoral care, we serve real needs with love that flows from Christ’s mercy and compassion.

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Get Involved in the Mission Today

The mission grows when faithful people pray, give and walk with us. Whether you’re a pastor, partner, supporter or seeker — there’s a place for you here.

Charity Donation

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Pastors, Teachers, Vicars and Mission Partners

Meet the People Behind the Mission Work

Rev. Mintesinot Hanfato
Pastor – Diepkloof Lutheran Church | Lecturer & Registrar – LTS Tshwane
Dr. Christoph Weber
Missionary | Pastor – Luther Church Durban & Ballito
Sigrid Weber
Principal – Little Genius Preschool | Sunday School Coordinator – Luther Church Durban
Rev. Thomas Beneke
Pastor – Newcastle & Vryheid | Mercy Ministry Lead
Rev. Peter Weber
MLC Mission Representative | Pastor – Ohlangeni Parish (LCSA)
Rev. Heinz Hiestermann
Rector – Lutheran Theological Seminary Tshwane (LTS)
Tobias Schütze
Vicar – St Paul’s Pretoria | Lay Preacher Workshop Instructor – Malawi
Rooted in Christ

One Church, One Confession, One Mission Across All Borders

Because Christ Is Still Building His Church

Why This Mission Work Truly Changes Lives

Every church planted, every child taught, every sermon preached — it’s all about bringing Christ to those who need Him most. Through Word, Sacrament, and mercy, the Gospel continues to change hearts and build communities. And that’s work worth supporting.

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From Our Experience

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