In Celebration of the Reformation
Sharing the Good News of Jesus with 100 million people worldwide by the year 2017 is the bold and inspiring vision of the Ablaze! movement, which was sparked by LCMS World Mission within The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod and among its partners in North America and around the world. 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, which began as Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.

LCMS Mission Statement
In grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is to vigorously make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities, and the world.

Fan into Flame campaign total for gifts and pledges:
$59.2 million
(as of July 31, 2010, updated monthly)