“Welcome to Nigeria!” This is the frequent greeting in this West African giant of 135 million people. While the life in Nigeria can be difficult, the welcoming hearts and smiles make every trip worthwhile. Christ the King Lutheran Church of Nigeria and All Saints Lutheran Church of Nigeria are our two sister synods in the southeast quadrant of the country. These are not missions of WELS, but sister synods. They are daughter churches of older Synodical Conference mission work. Our role is to advise, encourage, and to assist through teaching visits to Christ the King Lutheran Seminary. WELS has no missionaries in Nigeria. But we have 10,000 brothers and sisters there, served by sixteen indigenous pastors. Pray for them, that they may continue to welcome everyone in Nigeria with the gospel of Jesus.
For the security of our missionary families, national workers, and those we are reaching with the Gospel, the Board for World Missions has chosen NOT to post information about select mission fields. The public posting of such material could endanger the people or the work being done. If you would like to know more about our activity in a specific part of the world and do not find information on our website, please contact the world mission office with your questions.
