LWML Grant #7 - Seminary Training for Local Church Planters/Pastor

LINC plays an integral role in raising up local leaders to serve as LCMS pastors and church planters. LINC is partnering with LCMS CNH District Bay area churches to develop leaders in cross culture communities for the ministry. This grant proposal requests funding of four $2,500 scholarships that will provide practical and theological training for four church planters/pastors. This training is through Concordia Seminary, which costs $8,000-$10,000 per person annually. 

Vicar Paul Lauaki and Pastor Aaron Putnam (vicarage supervisor). Vicar Paul is being formed through the Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology (EIIT) program through Concordia Seminary.

Vicar Eric Meux and Pastor Temesgen Dabsu (vicarage supervisor). Vicar Eric is being formed through the Cross-Cultural Ministry Center (CMC) program through Concordia Irvine and Concordia Seminary.

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Mite Explanation and History

Based on the Biblical account of the widow's mite (Luke 21:1-4), the mite box is intended for regular contributions of "mites" - offerings above and beyond the support given to congregations and the LCMS. Mite Box contributions amount to millions of dollars that fund district and national mission grants and implement the LWML program.
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Mite Boxes, available from the district, zone or LWML office, are distributed to every woman in a society, and often to each member of the congregation. Local groups submit mite box offerings to the appointed district officer.

The Widow's Mite
Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box, and he saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. And he said, “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” (Luke 21:1-4).