Our Global Mission and partners
Zambia. LTCS School
The work of FLEM in Zambia began as collaboration with the Kitee Evangelical Folk High School (KEKO). The project, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and KEKO, started in 2009 with the goal of training young people in computer literacy, thereby opening up access to information. The project was called TEDITE (Towards Equality, Democracy, and Economic Growth by IT Education). In 2012, the school was registered as an independent institution under its own governing board, officially named LTCS School. Many of the students who participated in the TEDITE project later became teachers at the school.
Today LTCS provides education in computer studies as well as biblical studies, with the additional aim of helping students find employment. The school also collaborates with local churches and organizes programs and educational initiatives for orphans.
Congo. The LECA Church Diocese
The LECA Church operates in both Zambia and Congo. FLEM has supported mission work in Congo’s LECA Diocese since 2016. Our support has been directed to the central administration of the church as well as local congregations. With the association’s financial assistance, hymn books and communion items have been purchased, and funds have been allocated to church meetings and local ministry efforts.
Estonia. Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Missionary work in Estonia plays a crucial role in strengthening communities, supporting church leaders, and fostering spiritual growth in a post-Soviet society where Christianity is not the dominant cultural force. With a persistant need for pastoral care, biblical education, and outreach programs, our missionaries help vitalize congregations and encourage active participation in worship and community life. Their work also extends to mentoring church workers, engaging youth, and building networks for small group activities while creating opportunities for fellowship. By equipping local leaders and congregations with resources for evangelism and spiritual development, missionary efforts contribute to the long-term stability and renewal of the Christian presence in Estonia.
Russia. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia
The situation in Russia remains challenging, and the border between Finland and Russia is expected to remain closed for the time being. As a result, missionaries must travel via Estonia or Norway.
So far, the situation in both St. Petersburg and Karelia has remained calm, and the atmosphere is safe. Work continues, even though financial support for the Ingrian Church is currently impossible. The situation is being monitored in collaboration with other mission organizations, and preparations are being made for future changes.
Southeast Asia. Thailand.
In the beginning of 2025 FLEM began supporting Bible translation work in Northern Thailand in a joint project with the Wycliffe Bible Translators. The Ake language has approximately 10,000 speakers, who are spread across an area roughly the size of Finland in Southeast Asia, spanning four different countries. They are part of one of the many linguistic groups in the mountainous regions. The New Testament was translated into Ake in 2015, and since 2017 work has continued on translating the Old Testament. The translation project is progressing well, and literacy classes are being organized alongside it to ensure that the Word of God reaches as many people as possible.
Southeast Asia. Lutheran Church of Cambodia.
So far, collaboration with the Cambodian Church has focused on supporting Church Family Counseling training. Among the 12 graduates of the family counseling program, half are working for the Lutheran Church of Cambodia.
