Opportunities to serve

We greatly appreciate the partnerships with the Body of Christ around the world.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is being embraced in Tanzania and the growth is phenomenal. The government welcomes  the spread of Christianity as it brings stability  and peace to the people.

The Lutheran Church is the fastest growing church in Tanzania.

 

 

If you have visited Tanzania, you already know the wonderful hospitality of the people. They are honored when you visit and proud to welcome you into their boma. A visit to their village or boma is considered a blessing to them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many mission trips have been held to meet various needs. Some come to do bush evangelism or conduct a Vacation Bible School.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some come to do eyeglass clinics or serve using  their medical skills.

 eyeglass clinic in tz

Some come to teach. They stay  a few weeks, months or longer. All secondary schools classes are taught in English and the students  are eager to improve their English. Some come just  to teach English. There is a Lutheran secondary school that is located in the town that hosts the famous Williamson Diamond Mine.American missionary teacher in Tanzania

Some come to help  build churches, homes, dormitories, or dig wells.

well for clean water in Tanzania

We need roofs for churches. The people clear the land, make their own bricks and build the church as a labor of love. Men, women, and children all participate. There is no money for roofs which must be made of tin sheets.  Help for roofs is a great need.

men and women building new church in Tanzaniaroofs needed for churches in Tanzania

Some come to teach those studying to be pastors and deaconesses. One of our biggest needs is to train and equip those who will pastor churches. The harvest is plentiful and pastors are needed to disciple all the new Christians.

teaching pastors in Tanzania Lutheran church

LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

Churches lack Bibles and Hymnals in Swahili. Churches need altars, altar cloths, chalice, etc. Tanzanians take great pride in their church and want it to reflect their reverence for God. made stoles to give to the pastors for churches in Tanzania

Pastors serve several churches that are far apart. Transportation is a great need. Pastors need motorbikes and bicycles.

piki piki preacher

We need to support pastors for training and support their families. There is also a training program for those wishing to become evangelists, deacons, and pastors. Support is needed for those qualifying for this training.

deac class

Widows need help with projects to support themselves and their children upon the death of the husband. There are no pensions or life insurance. The Naomi Project helps with micro loans to widows to support their families.

ladies carrying water

sewing classes in tz

 

What a wonderful place for volunteers both active and retired to bring their skills and minister. We need pastors, teachers, engineers, nurses, doctors, administrative and computer personnel.

 teaching medical skills in Tanzania

 

Tanzania  is home to the famed Serengeti and the land is beautiful. You wouldn’t want to leave without enjoying a safari.

hipposlions walking down path