Malawi means 'flame' in the national language of the land, Chichewa. Certainly the Spirit's fire can be witnessed at work in the WELS’ largest foreign mission. Since our beginning in 1963, the Lutheran church has grown to over 30,000 members in 135 congregations served by 21 national pastors and aided by 7 missionaries. The good news of Jesus Christ is proclaimed in both rural and urban communities from the north to the south of the country. An extensive pastor training program works to provide more national pastors for the future. Work is progressing to develop the Lutheran Church of Central Africa - Malawi Synod into an independent sister body of the WELS. Indeed the Spirit's fire is burning brightly in Malawi, Africa.
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