The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) is an official auxiliary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. For over 80 years, the LWML has focused on affirming each woman’s relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission ministries and to support global missions.
Mission Statement
As Lutheran Women in Mission, we joyfully proclaim Christ, support missions, and equip women to honor God by serving others.
Vision Statement
The LWML is the leading group for LCMS women where each woman is welcomed and encouraged to use her unique God-given gifts as she supports global missions and serves the Lord with gladness.
2023 - 2025 Primary Focus
- Proclaiming Christ
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all peoples! (Psalm 96:3). - Supporting Missions
And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation (Mark 16:15). - Equipping Women
Now may the God of peace … equip you with everything good that you may do his will (Hebrews 13:20–21). - Serving Others
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another (1 Peter 4:10a).
Our Motto
Serve the LORD with gladness! (Psalm 100:2).
